Dinner with Edward

Memoir of Isabel, a 40-something woman (married, soon to be divorced) and a 90-something man (Edward) and how their friendship developed during several years of frequent gourmet dinners cooked by Edward during which he explains life, as he sees it. “A book about love and nourishment.” Edward had lost his wife and his will to live; Isabel was a recent transplant to NYC with a daughter and a lousy marriage. Through the pleasure and enjoyment of good food, they bonded and nourished their souls with their friendship. It wasn't quite what I expected but their love and friendship shone through and I did enjoy the memoir.

A lonely woman befriends a lonely elderly man in this true story. Isabel is asked by her friend to look in on her friend's father, who has just lost his wife. Isabel and Edward talk and eat together. Edward shares secrets of his kitchen along with the secrets he has learned in life. A lovely little book.