This is one of my favorite books...it is simply hilarious! I love that it is a memoir of his candy-eatin' childhood enrobed in rich satire, political and social commentary, and a history of candymaking and marketing in 20th century America. And, learning a bit about candy production is fun as well. Thinking of 'baby vomit', 'Sixlets' and 'dead cuticle-like coconut' just makes me laugh all over again. Fabulous!
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Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America by Steve Almond
Melissa Endicott, November 27, 2007
This is one of my favorite books...it is simply hilarious! I love that it is a memoir of his candy-eatin' childhood enrobed in rich satire, political and social commentary, and a history of candymaking and marketing in 20th century America. And, learning a bit about candy production is fun as well. Thinking of 'baby vomit', 'Sixlets' and 'dead cuticle-like coconut' just makes me laugh all over again. Fabulous!(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Faith D'aluisio
Melissa Endicott, November 16, 2007
The pictures are extraordinary, and the text is wonderful as well. This is an AMAZING book!(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)