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Stand Facing the Stove: The Story of the Women Who Gave America the Joy of CookingIn 1931, Irma S. Rombauer, a recent widow, took her life savings and self published a cookbook that she hoped might support her family. Little did she know that her book would go on to become America's most beloved cooking companion. Thus was born the bestselling Joy of Cooking, and with it, a culinary revolution that continues to this day. In Stand Facing the Stove, Anne Mendelson presents a richly detailed biographical portrait of the two remarkable
In 1931, Irma S. Rombauer, a recent widow, took her life savings and self-published a cookbook that she hoped might support her family. Little did she know that her book would go on to become America's most beloved cooking companion. Thus was born the bestselling Joy of Cooking, and with it, a culinary revolution that continues to this day.In Stand Facing the Stove, Anne Mendelson presents a richly detailed biographical portrait of the two remarkable forces behind Joy -- Irma S. Rombauer and her daughter, Marion Rombauer Becker -- shedding new light on the classic kitchen mainstay and on the history of American cooking. Mendelson weaves together three fascinating stories: the affectionate though often difficult relationship between Joy's original creator, Irma, and her eventual coauthor, Marion; the bitter dealings between the Rombauers and their publisher, Bobbs-Merrill (at whose hands the Rombauers likely lost millions of dollars); and the enormous cultural impact of the beloved book that Irma and Marion devoted their lives to refining, edition after edition.
Featuring an accessible new recipe format and an engaging voice that inspired home cooks, Joy changed the face of American cookbooks. Stand Facing the Stove offers an intimate look at the women behind this culinary bible and provides a marvelous portrait of twentieth-century America as seen through the kitchen windo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Published: 05/06/2003
ISBN: 9780743229395
Pages: 496
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.28d
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★★★★★ 5
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This book really resonates with me--an adult child of alcoholism. It is written in a style I can relate to--not too academic--just real and relate-able. I am just beginning to read it cover to cover, but have read sections in nuggets as time allowed, and I have gotten a lot of personal insight from them. It is a very thought-provoking and a wonderful self-growth book as I had / have no idea what "normal" is. I am obsessed with recovery this year via the 12-steps and fellowship with like-minded 'travelers.' I love this book--so far so good- and am anxious to spend more time with it. 👍🙏💚💓
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
★★★★★ 3
Not as good as i thought it would be...
Format: Paperback
A lot of good information but too general in nature... needs more interesting stories about the problems and how to remedy them.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012
★★★★★ 5
This book is a hope for adult children
Format: Paperback
I have been in the therapy for years. I couldn't see where I was heading to. I just knew something wrong with my life.
I read "Adult Children: The secrets of dysfunctional families" and I read "An adult child's guide to What's Normal"
I am grateful someone out there working on this issue. This book has been helping me to open my eyes along with my therapy work. I actually practiced some of the normal actions and stay away from a destructive and abusive relationship, which I didn't know it was even abusive before.
Feelings are to be accepted. Thoughts are to be understood. Only words followed by actions count.
"How do you know about my life so well?" was like my feeling when I read this book. I am taking my life back. Thank you so much on your work, John Friel, Ph.D. and Linda Friel M.A. Now, I am going to learn how to appreciate others and me with my heart, not with "doing his/her favor".
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Me llegó muy bien y es buen material
Format: Paperback
El libro no es para todos .. la verdad amor leer pero no conecte con el aunque si está interesante .. le doy un 5 no por el libro sino por la persona que me lo envio ya que llegó en perfecto estado .. al libro le doy un 3 de 5
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Buenísimo
Format: Paperback
El mejor libro que e leído en mi vida recomendado 100%
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026