In Memory of Bread book review

In Memory of Bread: A Memoir

by Paul Graham 

As someone who has experienced my own break with my childhood diet which was full of however much bread and like foods I desired, this book caught my attention. I thought the title amusing and looked forward to a relatable book about someone who gave up all grains and embraced a new healthier way of eating. I was disappointed that this book is entirely a memoir with no recipes. Also, this chapter book can get a bit tedious if you don't instantly feel a connection with the author. I didn't personally so wasn't thrilled by this book. For one thing, I hated the foul language the author used throughout the book. Also, I found that this book wasn't as lighthearted as I expected; the author seems to have a bitter attitude towards the foods he used to eat. Lastly, this book doesn't give much help (definitely no recipes) for those going gluten-free. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in ex change for my honest review. 

More about the book: When Paul Graham was suddenly diagnosed with a serious wheat allergy at the age of thirty-six, he was forced to say goodbye to traditional pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more. Gone, too, were some of his favorite hobbies, including brewing beer with a buddy and gorging on his wife’s homemade breads. Struggling to understand why he and so many others had become allergic to wheat, barley, rye, oats, and other dietary staples, Graham researched the production of modern wheat and learned that not only has the grain been altered from ancestral varieties but it’s also commonly added to thousands of processed foods. 
     In writing that is effortless and engaging, Paul explores why incidence of the disease is on the rise while also grappling with an identity crisis—given that all his favorite pastimes involved wheat in some form. His honest, unflinching, and at times humorous journey towards health and acceptance makes an inspiring read.