A beautiful memoir recounting an often tumultuous relationship with food (as – in my opinion- a microcosm of her relationship with her Self), Dayna Macy in Ravenous strives chapter-by-chapter to redefine her rocky relationship in a healthier way while concurrently discovering what makes her tick the way she does.

I enjoyed the memoir sections of this book very much, and I think Ms. Macy has a delightful way of using a particular food each chapter (for the first part of the book) to captivate the reader (and make our mouths water!)

While Ms. Macy takes us on a journey of love of self and hope, for those who can not relate to a dysfunctional relationship with food, I am not sure this is the read for you. Also, I could not quite determine the genre of this book – whether it was self-help, a memoir, book for foodies, or – most likely – a combination of all of the above. It felt more like a collection of short stories, but great short stories nonetheless. My favorite part of this book was the peace of mind and new focus on life Ms. Macy achieves through each chapter.

At its core, this book is a delightful lesson in mindful eating; and therefore in mindful living.

Thinking about why we do the things we do.

Eat the things we eat.

Say the things we say.

Feel the emotions we feel.

Stopping to think about the “whys.”

That is what this book did for me.

And we could all afford to practice a little bit more of that.

Thanks again to my friends at Hay House for a unique addition to my Hay House collection!

Cut orange lengthwise into six segments.
Breath in the aroma that’s released.
Eat each segment slowly, savoring the orange’s flavor, taste, and
Let it fill your mouth, and your heart, with joy.

-Dayna Macy, Ravenous, Page 203

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