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Heartbake

By: Charlotte Ree
Narrated by: Charlotte Ree
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This is not a story of revenge. Nor is it a story of regret.

It's a story of losing love but finding myself. This is my story of the healing power of food.

Food is a love language for me, and was also a way for me to prove my worth—to make up for a long held self-perception that I alone was not enough, that I needed to serve and cook to be worthy of my place and approval. I would often spend all day in the kitchen preparing decadent meals to show people that I care and prove myself worthy of their affections, sometimes people I barely knew or even liked.

In the past few months of Sydney's second lockdown, I have found myself making beautiful dishes that I'd never imagined cooking for one person… me. Tortellini in brodo, wonton noodle soup, potato gnocchi, 24-hr ragu.

At its core, this kind of cooking has all been part of me accepting a few too long ignored truths. That I can give myself exactly what I need. That I am worthy of my own love and care (and cooking). That I don't need to go to great lengths or cook extravagant meals for others to earn their love.

That I am, simply, enough.

This is my HEARTBAKE. A memoir of my journey of overcoming heartache and deep diving into self-discovery. An experience that is not unique, but universal. A story of losing love but finding yourself. Of discovering the healing power of food.

©2023 Charlotte Ree (P)2023 Allen and Unwin Publishing
Culinary Heartfelt

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Beautiful, honest, raw

Loved this journey of passion, food, love & loss, with a generous pinch of sea salt.

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Absolutely heartwarming

This book was recommended to me by a GP whom said that I would appreciate it. Wow this book didn't disappoint. I laughed & I truly emphasised with Charlotte's life adventures & life journey. By coincidence I also was raised in Lismore. I am very grateful for this book. I would highly recommend.

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Beautifully written

An outstanding memoir, beautifully written. The story telling intertwined with food description was perfection. Highly recommend

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Loved Loved Loved this book!

It is beautifully written and narrated. The authors voice is so easy to listen to. This book is so relatable and actually motivates you to cook.

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