{"title":"Tembi Locke","description":"\u003cp\u003eTembi Locke is a celebrated author and actress whose storytelling extends beyond the screen, captivating readers with her heartfelt narratives. One of her most renowned works, \u003cem\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on an emotional journey through love, loss, and healing. This poignant memoir chronicles her cross-cultural romance with her late husband, Saro, a Sicilian chef, and the profound bond they shared over food and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a memoir; it is a testament to the power of love transcending cultural boundaries and adversity. The book's beautifully crafted prose invites readers into Locke's personal reflections on grief and resilience, effortlessly blending vibrant Sicilian landscapes with intimate emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a must-read in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Tembi Locke's work not only touches the heart but also offers insight into the transformative power of embracing cultural diversity. Her storytelling promises to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of life's unexpected journeys and the resilience found in the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-scratch-by-tembi-locke-9781501187667","title":"From Scratch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNow a limited Netflix series starring Zoe Saldana!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThis Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller is “a captivating story of love lost and found” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) set in the lush Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace in her darkest hours.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was love at first sight when actress Tembi met professional chef, Saro, on a street in Florence. There was just one problem: Saro’s traditional Sicilian family did not approve of his marrying a black American woman. However, the couple, heartbroken but undeterred, forged on. They built a happy life in Los Angeles, with fulfilling careers, deep friendships, and the love of their lives: a baby girl they adopted at birth. Eventually, they reconciled with Saro’s family just as he faced a formidable cancer that would consume all their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles three summers Tembi spends in Sicily with her daughter, Zoela, as she begins to piece together a life without her husband in his tiny hometown hamlet of farmers. Where once Tembi was estranged from Saro’s family, now she finds solace and nourishment—literally and spiritually—at her mother-in-law’s table. In the Sicilian countryside, she discovers the healing gifts of simple fresh food, the embrace of a close-knit community, and timeless traditions and wisdom that light a path forward. All along the way, she reflects on her and Saro’s romance—an incredible love story that leaps off the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sicily, it is said that every story begins with a marriage or a death—in Tembi Locke’s case, it is both. “Locke’s raw and heartfelt memoir will uplift readers suffering from the loss of their own loved ones” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e), but her story is also about love, finding a home, and chasing flavour as an act of remembrance. \u003ci\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who has dared to reach for big love, fought for what mattered most, and those who needed a powerful reminder that life is...delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500839391468,"sku":"9781501187667","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13156293482722.jpg?v=1748584253"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tembi-locke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}