Review: Lame Excuses, Revised Edition by Alle Wells
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2012
This fictionalized account of the life of a young woman growing up in a small rural town reads almost as a biography. Gently written with finesse and  understanding the story revolves around Emily, her family, community and her love of food.As Emily grows up in her families small cafe' her love of food begins to develop into an obsession. As an adult she attends culinary school looking for a way to make her passion into an occupation. While Emily learns to cook, bake, decorate and serve she also falls in love. But love isn't enough to save us from ourselves and the mix of poor eating habits and genetics catches up with Emily and she will need to make some difficult choices and changes in her life in order to survive.A lovely story, easy to read with characters who are interesting and realistic "Lame Excuses" is a story we can all enjoy and benefit.Karen Bryant DoeringParents' Little Black BookMistBlueEeyore@gmail.com