How to Share an Egg

“I started crying on page one; a few pages later I burst into laughter. This beautifully written book takes readers on an emotional journey that is both heartbreaking and hopeful.”—Ruth Reichl“Absolutely transformative.”—People“A beautifully written, eye-opening mem­oir that movingly shows how food—and writing about it—can bridge divides and heal generations.”—BookPage“Bonny Reichert’s stunning memoir is proof of the power of hope in the face of epigenetic sorrow, and how the human soul and spirit hew inexorably to healing, sustenance, and life. The need to sustain oneself and one’s loved ones is pervasive here, and Reichert’s ability to weave together a seamless story about food, love, and withering tragedy is masterful. I was captivated.”—Elissa Altman, author of Motherland“How to Share an Egg is a beautiful, multilayered memoir taking the reader on a touching journey of discovery. In a world where so many things separate us, Reichert binds us together with a delicately woven braid of family, culture, and food.”—Jane Bertch, author of The French Ingredient“From the very first page, I knew I’d love this book. How to Share an Egg is saturated with love and anguish, every chapter rich with emotion and detail. The warmth and honesty are so engaging, making this book truly captivating. And oh—the food! Each meal is a feast to devour, every bit as much as the prose.”—Lucy Adlington, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz“This often harrowing but ultimately life-affirming tale of family bonds, food, and love will touch even the most hardened of readers.”—Booklist, starred review“A mesmerizing memoir … Reichert weaves a rich narrative tapestry that traces her journey toward self-knowledge in luminous prose. Nimble and nourishing, this is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Bonny Reichert is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist. She has been an editor at Today’s Parent and Chatelaine magazines and a columnist and regular contributor to The Globe and Mail newspaper. Bonny was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and lives in Toronto with her husband, Michael, and little dog, Bruno. Her three almost-adult children come and go. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction and teaches writing at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies and the University of King’s College in Halifax. In 2022, an excerpt of How to Share an Egg won the Dave Greber Book Award for social justice writing.

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