Souffle

“A funny, moving, clever book which examines the real meaning of family as it explores the true power of food. Delicious in every sense.” —Wendy Holden, Daily Mail

“…(Perker) writes movingly about the ageing process, dealing with disappointment, and adapting to major life changes. She also writes very well about dementia and finds humour in Mrs Nesibe’s frequent digressions and various alter egos. Like all good books that focus on food, Perker’s descriptions of cooking should stimulate readers’ taste buds and have them itching to get into the kitchen.” —Lucy Popescu, Independent

“This is a really fantastic book. The premise is the way that food unites and heals people and all three strands of the novel feature characters in trouble, helped by cooking. Marc is a grieving widower, Ferda a carer for her demanding, elderly mother, and Lilia looks after her sick husband. But the real story is about family, and what utter fiends they can be. Lilia adopted two children, neither of whom are grateful, to put it mildly. Anyone who s ever felt their kids treat them badly should read this sensitive yet defiantly unsentimental book!” —Daily Mail Summer Reads 2013

“…(Perker) writes movingly about the ageing process, dealing with disappointment, and adapting to major life changes. She also writes very well about dementia and finds humour in Mrs Nesibe’s frequent digressions and various alter egos. Like all good books that focus on food, Perker’s descriptions of cooking should stimulate readers’ taste buds and have them itching to get into the kitchen.” –Lucy Popescu, Independent