The Divine Proverb of Streusel: (Moving Contemporary Fiction and Family Saga Filled with Cooking and Small Town Community)
"A sweetly satisfying novel with layers of heartbreak and healing, forgiveness and family, homey wisdom . . . and recipes! You'll want to slow down and savor this one."--Julie Klassen, bestselling author of The Sisters of Sea View
Shaken by her parents' divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle's farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She'll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is the past--one she barely knows.
Among her late grandmother's belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten German recipes and wise sayings pulled from the book of Proverbs. With each recipe she makes, she invites locals to the family table to hear their stories about the town's history, her ancestors, and her estranged father.
What started as a cathartic way to connect to her heritage soon becomes the means through which she learns how the women before her endured--with the help of their cooking prowess and a healthy dollop of faith.
Shaken by her parents' divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle's farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She'll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is the past--one she barely knows.
Among her late grandmother's belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten German recipes and wise sayings pulled from the book of Proverbs. With each recipe she makes, she invites locals to the family table to hear their stories about the town's history, her ancestors, and her estranged father.
What started as a cathartic way to connect to her heritage soon becomes the means through which she learns how the women before her endured--with the help of their cooking prowess and a healthy dollop of faith.
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Nikkiâs parentsâ divorce and the uncertainty about her parentsâ relationship leave her feeling lost, and she goes to her uncleâs farm in a small Missouri town. She had no idea that this visit would heal her present and uncover a past of which she knew almost nothing.
During Nikkiâs searches around her late grandmotherâs belongings, she comes across an old notebook full of handwritten German recipes and wise sayings taken from the book of Proverbs. Interested, she takes these recipes to cook and invites locals to her family table to discuss the history of her town and her ancestors and maybe even mend relations with her lost father.
Nikkiâs journey to connect with her roots soon turns into an engaging journey. Nikki can comprehend how her ancestors endured their agonies when each dish opens doors to stories of love, loss, and resilience.
Brunsvoldâs writing style is convincing and poignant; it effortlessly brings the readers to the beautiful scenery of the Missouri farm. Descriptions of the food are mouthwatering, and it is almost impossible not to feel hungry when reading it. But the emotional depth of the story is what captivates. Brunsvold does a beautiful job of delving into themes of family, forgiveness, and the strength of faith as threads woven effortlessly into Nikkiâs path of self-discovery.
Nikkiâs character seems approachable and fleshed out, so readers can sympathize with her ordeals and celebrate her progress. She was determined to find a way to heal the past and have a better future, and her discovery of appreciation of her heritage and the way food connects generations may be inspiring.
âThe Divine Proverb of Streuselâ is a lovely story about perseverance, love, and the power of nourishment to cure a broken heart. It reminds us that sometimes, the most profound healing may come from the most straightforward actions, like sharing a meal and listening to the stories of those who came before us. I highly recommend this book.
I want to thank Revell and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
Nikkiâs parentsâ divorce and the uncertainty about her parentsâ relationship leave her feeling lost, and she goes to her uncleâs farm in a small Missouri town. She had no idea that this visit would heal her present and uncover a past of which she knew almost nothing.
During Nikkiâs searches around her late grandmotherâs belongings, she comes across an old notebook full of handwritten German recipes and wise sayings taken from the book of Proverbs. Interested, she takes these recipes to cook and invites locals to her family table to discuss the history of her town and her ancestors and maybe even mend relations with her lost father.
Nikkiâs journey to connect with her roots soon turns into an engaging journey. Nikki can comprehend how her ancestors endured their agonies when each dish opens doors to stories of love, loss, and resilience.
Brunsvoldâs writing style is convincing and poignant; it effortlessly brings the readers to the beautiful scenery of the Missouri farm. Descriptions of the food are mouthwatering, and it is almost impossible not to feel hungry when reading it. But the emotional depth of the story is what captivates. Brunsvold does a beautiful job of delving into themes of family, forgiveness, and the strength of faith as threads woven effortlessly into Nikkiâs path of self-discovery.
Nikkiâs character seems approachable and fleshed out, so readers can sympathize with her ordeals and celebrate her progress. She was determined to find a way to heal the past and have a better future, and her discovery of appreciation of her heritage and the way food connects generations may be inspiring.
âThe Divine Proverb of Streuselâ is a lovely story about perseverance, love, and the power of nourishment to cure a broken heart. It reminds us that sometimes, the most profound healing may come from the most straightforward actions, like sharing a meal and listening to the stories of those who came before us. I highly recommend this book.
I want to thank Revell and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
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