Apricots in the Nile

Colette Rossant


This is book with recipes and is the story of an Egyptian childhood. The author is brought up by her grandparents when her father dies and her mother is unable to cope. It appears to be an idyllic childhood, but is really rather sad as it's clear she has been abandoned by her mother. There is no self-analysis; 40 years after the event, she has not looked at herself.
Caroline 4/5/03

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