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Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India
Climbing the Mango Trees A Memoir of a Childhood in India
Author: Madhur Jaffrey
Today’s most highly regarded writer on Indian food gives us an enchanting memoir of her childhood in Delhi in an age and a society that has since disappeared. — Madhur (meaning “sweet as honey”) Jaffrey grew up in a large family compound where her grandfather often presided over dinners at which forty or more members of his exte...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400042951
ISBN-10: 140004295X
Publication Date: 10/10/2006
Pages: 320
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Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Madhur Jeffrey writes an exotic tale of her Indian culture of the far east, as well as the food & cuisine of India. Jeffrey shares tales of her family enduring the sweltering heat of India, as well as her families' vacations to the cool mountain, enjoying large extended family picnics. Jeffrey's writing leaves the reader with a knowledge of Indian culture, as well as Jeffrey's rich family background history; her writing style is wonderfully written. The reader will go on an adventure in this book. Also included is a recipe collection of Indian recipes. A great read...


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