My American Dream

Book Review of
My American Dream

Author: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
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For decades, beloved chef Lidia Bastianich has introduced Americans to Italian food through her cookbooks, TV shows, and restaurants. Now, in My American Dream, she tells her own story for the very first time. Born in Pula, on the Istrian peninsula, Lidia grew up surrounded by love and security, learning the art of Italian cooking from her beloved grandmother. But when Istria was annexed by a communist regime, Lidia’s family fled to Trieste, where they spent two years in a refugee camp waiting for visas to enter the United States. When she finally arrived in New York, Lidia soon began working in restaurants, the first step on a path that led to her becoming one of the most revered chefs and businesswomen in the country. Heartwarming, deeply personal, and powerfully inspiring, My American Dream is the story of Lidia’s close-knit family and her dedication and endless passion for food.

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My American Dream

I loved this book! My American Dream by Lidia Bastianich. It was published in 2018. Lidia Bastianich, is a cookbook author and television host Lidia Bastianich.

I picked this book up last time I visited Magic City Books. I love food and cooking as well as memoirs, so this instantly caught my attention.

It is a story about coming to American and achieving the American dream. It is a story about war, the aftermath of war, and what you can overcome with hard work and determination.

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