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Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: Named a Favorite Book for Southerners in 2020 by Garden & Gun "Donovan is such a vivid writer—smart, raunchy, vulnerable and funny— that if her vaunted caramel cakes and sugar pies are half as good as her prose, well, I'd be open to even giving that signature buttermilk whipped cream she tops her desserts with a try.”—Maureen Corrigan, NPR Noted chef and James Beard Award-winning essayist Lisa Donovan helped establish some of the South's most important kitchens, and her pastry work is at the forefront of a resurgence in traditional desserts. Yet Donovan struggled to make a living in an industry where male chefs built successful careers on the stories, recipes, and culinary heritage passed down from generations of female cooks and cooks of color. At one of her career peaks, she made the perfect dessert at a celebration for food-world goddess Diana Kennedy. When Kennedy asked why she had not heard of her, Donovan said she did not know. "I do," Kennedy said, "Stop letting men tell your story." OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER is Donovan's searing, beautiful, and searching chronicle of reclaiming her own story and the narrative of the women who came before her. Her family's matriarchs found strength and passion through food, and they inspired Donovan's accomplished career. Donovan's love language is hospitality, and she wants to welcome everyone to the table of good food and fairness. Donovan herself had been told at every juncture that she wasn't enough: she came from a struggling southern family that felt ashamed of its own mixed race heritage and whose elders diminished their women. She survived abuse and assault as a young mother. But Donovan's salvations were food, self-reliance, and the network of women in food who stood by her. In the school of the late John Egerton, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER is an unforgettable Southern journey of class, gender, and race as told at table.

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Indulge in the captivating story of Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger: A Memoir, a memoir that has been named a Favorite Book for Southerners in 2020 by Garden & Gun. Written by the renowned chef and James Beard Award-winning essayist, Lisa Donovan, this book is a true gem that will mesmerize you with its vivid prose and heartwarming anecdotes.

Donovan's exceptional talent for writing shines through every page, as she takes you on a journey filled with smart, raunchy, vulnerable, and funny narratives. Her words are so intriguing that they will leave you craving not only her vaunted caramel cakes and sugar pies but also the mouthwatering signature buttermilk whipped cream that tops her desserts. Can you resist the temptation?

What sets Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger apart is its exploration of the inequalities faced by female chefs in the culinary world. Donovan courageously uncovers the struggles she encountered while trying to establish herself in an industry dominated by male chefs. She defies the norm and rewrites the narrative of generations of female cooks and cooks of color, giving voice to those who have been silenced for far too long.

Prepare to be touched by Donovan's journey as she reclaims her story and pays homage to the inspiring matriarchs in her family. From their strength and passion for food, Donovan found the motivation to forge ahead in her career and become the accomplished chef and writer she is today.

But Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger is more than just a memoir. It's a powerful declaration of inclusivity and the fight against adversity. Donovan's love language of hospitality welcomes you to a table where good food and fairness are served in abundance. She believes that everyone deserves a seat at this table, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Through her personal experiences of overcoming shame, abuse, and assault, Donovan proves that resilience and determination can lead to the sweetest victories. Her salvation came in the form of food, self-reliance, and the unwavering support of the network of women in the food industry who stood by her side.

If you're ready to be enthralled by an unforgettable Southern journey that explores the intersection of class, gender, and race, then Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger: A Memoir is the book for you. Join Lisa Donovan as she invites you to immerse yourself in a narrative that will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and hungry for more.

Don't miss out on this incredible memoir! Order your copy of Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger today and embark on a literary adventure you won't soon forget.

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