eating heaven by Jennie Shortridge

The subject matter in this book was hard to deal with at times.  It was not murders or illicit happenings.  It was real life and things that I think many of us may have touched on in our lives.  You have Ellie who is a successful food writer, but has struggled with binging, lack of family support, her body image and just a poor self esteem.  Then you toss in her Uncle Benny who is diagnosed with cancer and she tries to take care of him.  Then she meets a wonderful guy with complications.  Shortridge does a beautiful job telling the story and really making us feel it too.  The layers were rich with description and depth and at times so brutally honest it made you want to close the book and just walk away.  Some of the issues hit close to home and I am sure that is why it hit me so strongly, but I am so glad I read it and look forward to reading more of her books.  She has a great style and made you really  look at and think about things that could/would/do face you.  Don't pass this one up.