The Mother-in-Law Cure
Katherine Wilson
eBook
(Random House, April 19, 2016)
Full of lighthearted humor, sumptuous food, the wisdom of an Italian mother-in-law, and all the atmosphere of Elena Ferranteâs Neapolitan Novels, this warm and witty memoir follows American-born Katherine Wilson on her adventures abroad. Thanks to a surprising romanceâand a spirited woman who teaches her to laugh, to seize joy, and to loveâa three-month rite of passage in Naples turns into a permanent embrace of this boisterous city on the Mediterranean.In this warmly funny and spirited memoir, American-born Katherine Wilson arrives in Naples, Italy, for an internship at the U.S. Consulate. One evening, she meets handsome Salvatore and finds herself immediately enveloped by his elegant mother, Raffaella, and the rest of the Avallone family. From that moment, Katherineâs education begins: Never eat the crust of a pizza first, always stand up and fight for yourself and your loved ones, and consider mealtimes sacredâfood must be prepared fresh and consumed in compagnia. Unexpectedly falling for Salvatore, and captivated by Raffaellaâs companionship and guidance, Katherine discovers how to prepare meals that singâfrom hearty, thick ragĂš to comforting pasta al forno. Through courtship, culture clashes, marriage, and motherhood, Katherine comes to appreciate carnale, the quintessentially Neapolitan sense of comfort and confidence in oneâs own skin. The Mother-in-Law Cure is a sumptuous story that is a feast for the senses. Goethe said, âSee Naples and die.â But Katherine Wilson saw Naples and started to live. Praise for The Mother-in-Law Cure âIn a world filled with food memoirs, this one stands out. Katherine Wilson gives us more than the fabulous food of Naples. She offers us a passport to an exotic country we would never be able to enter on our own.ââRuth Reichl, author of My Kitchen YearâWarmhearted . . . an exuberant account of love and great Italian food.ââKirkus Reviews (starred review) âSweet and humorous.ââPublishers WeeklyâWilson has written a glorious memoir celebrating the holy trinity of Italian life: love, food, and family. Her keen eye and sense of humor take you through the winding streets of Naples at a clip, on a ride you hope will never end.ââAdriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemakerâs Wife âHow lucky we are to get these hilarious and wise perceptions filtered through a sincerely loving eye.ââJulie Klam, author of Friendkeeping âThis thoroughly enjoyable love letter to Naples is a tribute to the authorâs irrepressible mother-in-law.ââLuisa Weiss, author of My Berlin Kitchen and founder of The Wednesday Chef