The Mother-in-Law Cure (Originally published as Only in

The Mother-in-Law Cure (Originally published as Only in Naples): Learning to Live and Eat in an Italian Family

Full of lighthearted humor, sumptuous food, the wisdom of an Italian mother-in-law, and all the atmosphere of Elena Ferranteâ€™s Neapolitan Novels, this warm and witty memoir follows American-born Katherine Wilson on her adventures abroad. Thanks to a surprising romanceâ€”and a spirited woman who teaches her to laugh, to seize joy, and to loveâ€”a 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, Katherineâ€™s education begins: Never eat the crust of a pizza first, always stand up and fight for yourself and your loved ones, and consider mealtimes sacredâ€”food must be prepared fresh and consumed in compagnia. Unexpectedly falling for Salvatore, and captivated by Raffaellaâ€™s companionship and guidance, Katherine discovers how to prepare meals that singâ€”from hearty, thick ragÃ¹ 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 oneâ€™s own skin. The Mother-in-Law Cure is a sumptuous story that is a feast for the senses. Goethe said, â€œSee Naples and die.â€ But Katherine Wilson saw Naples and started to live.

Praise for The Mother-in-Law Cure

â€œIn 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.â€â€”Ruth Reichl, author of My Kitchen Year

â€œWarmhearted . . . an exuberant account of love and great Italian food.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

â€œSweet and humorous.â€â€”Publishers Weekly

â€œWilson 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.â€â€”Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemakerâ€™s Wife

â€œHow lucky we are to get these hilarious and wise perceptions filtered through a sincerely loving eye.â€â€”Julie Klam, author of Friendkeeping

â€œThis thoroughly enjoyable love letter to Naples is a tribute to the authorâ€™s irrepressible mother-in-law.â€â€”Luisa Weiss, author of My Berlin Kitchen and founder of The Wednesday Chef
Country USA
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-04-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Random House
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-04-19
Format	Kindle eBook

The Mother-in-Law Cure (Originally published as Only in Naples): Learning to Live and Eat in an Italian Family

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