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Among Friends
Originally published in 1970, Among Friends provides a fascinating glimpse into the background and development of one of our most delightful and best-loved writers, Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher — the woman who elevated food writing to a literary art. In Among Friends M. F. K. Fisher begins her recollections in Albion, Michigan, but they soon lead her to Whittier, California...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
March 30th 2004
by Counterpoint
(first published 1970)
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Although this book begins in Albion, MI it quickly moves to California and specifically to the Quaker stronghold of Whittier and becomes a memoir of Fisher's time among those "Friends." None of the Kennedy children were ever welcomed into a Quaker household becasue the social mores of the time dictated that to have an Irish mother meant one was beneath the pale. Nevertheless, Fisher learned much by watching and as we would have it, by being excluded. As always there is the wonder of food; as alw...more
An old book, 1970, this edition published in 1983. Gave it to my mother, about that time. Rescued it from a stack of books my daughter was sending off to Goodwill Heaven.
Totally enjoyed Fisher's idiosyncratic prose, the account of growing up in Whittier in 1912. The relatives, sane and insane, the unbreakable social enclave of Quakers, the long parade of handymen and cooks/babysitters. She doesn't really start talking about food until near the end, but the account of an era--my grandmother's--w...more
Totally enjoyed Fisher's idiosyncratic prose, the account of growing up in Whittier in 1912. The relatives, sane and insane, the unbreakable social enclave of Quakers, the long parade of handymen and cooks/babysitters. She doesn't really start talking about food until near the end, but the account of an era--my grandmother's--w...more
I really enjoyed MFK's writing style. Such a great memoir about growing up at the turn of the last century. Of course, I'm biased since she is writing about my hometown of Whittier, CA and I recognize all the streets and landmarks to which she refers. Boy, she was not a fan of those Quakers, though. Apparently, her family was not one of the Friends and so was frozen out of the very close-knit community. I guess that would leave me a tad bitter, too. Anyways, I'll have to track down some of her f...more
MFK had such a way with words. She can make you be part of the action and understand the deep feelings revealed by these remembrances of her childhood. She was an icon of talent, not only for food writing.
I'm just such a fan of Mary-Frances ... much of her work is autobiographical, but she never gives anything away. This memoir is charming, ostensibly candid, yet much remains hidden.
Reminded me of stories that my Gram would tell.
I hadn't read any MFK for a while and though I don't always like memoirs, this one was a fascinating window into a decade of nearly a century ago. She describes her childhood memories well with interesting portraits of the people around her in 1910s Whittier, California. It's dated, but interesting.
M. F. K. Fisher is simply one of the best writers in the English language. This very simple memoir of her early girlhood in California is a wonderful example of the fullness of her powers. I actually wept when it was over because i wanted more.
Very much enjoyed!!
Oct 11, 2008
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This book is about an amazing friendship beetween "the awesome threesome" and i really liked this book. I think that it is good for girls 13 and older.
provides so much insight into who mfk fisher is that in turn provides insight into her food writing, which i love.
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Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher was a prolific and well-respected writer, writing more than 20 books during her lifetime and also publishing two volumes of journals and correspondence shortly before her death in 1992. Her first book, Serve it Forth, was published in 1937. Her books deal primarily with food, considering it from many aspects: preparation, natural history, culture, and philosophy. Fisher...more
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