Dylan Schaffer
LIFE, DEATH & BIALYS*: A Father/Son Baking Story
(Bloomsbury USA)
– Author of the award-winning Misdemeanor
Man 2-book series –
Defense Attorney Dylan Schaffer's
fascinating, complex memoir of a
long-overdue father and son reunion is set, in part, against
the backdrop
of New York's French Culinary Institute, where their week-long,
humor-
laced bread-baking classes are coupled with bitter/sweet
revelations
and discoveries that eventually lead to a mutual appreciation
of the
intricate familial bonds that cannot be denied; and, which ultimately
transcend the sum total of the years spent apart. Their long
walks
through his father's old New York neighborhood, in search of
the bialys
his father so enjoyed as a kid, add a unique flavor to this
memorable, must-read book.
–
Darla Meeker, Healdsburg Walking Tours, LLC–
*A favorite of Tony Soprano,
bialys are small, chewy rolls similar to a bagel,
but they are baked, not boiled. The center of the bialys
is slightly indented, and filled with such traditional
ingredients as garlic, poppy seed or bread crumbs.
New York City is the “Bialys Capitol” of America.
I really enjoyed Dylan Schaffer's book-talk. He was so engaging.
He made his memoir come alive, with wit, warmth, and insight.
I
hope that you will offer more of these literary lunches in the
future.
– C. R. , Healdsburg
I bought all three of Dylan's books at the luncheon. I am currently
reading the first book in the Misdemeanor Man series. I'm enjoying
the
humor in it, but I also am delighted to discover that he is
quite
the wordsmith, which forces me to consult my dictionary from
time to time, which makes for an even better read.
– B. B., Sonoma County
The book-signing lunch was delightful. I am e-mailing a friend
to
make sure she buys the book because I know she wiill love it!-
A.W., Healdsburg
What a fantastic presentation. I hope you have many more
of
these in the future. - C.A., Healdsburg
Concludes with a convivial All Things Artisan Bakery
& Wine Sampler Walking Tour.
Saturday
, April 14, 2007
11:30 A.M. - 1:30P.M.
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