Climbing the Mango Trees

Already an accomplished food writer and actress, adored the world over, Madhur Jaffrey can also tell a story beautifully - especially when it is the account of her own childhood in India. This enchanting 47 of an exuberant young girl, growing up in an age and society that has now disappeared, is made all the more evocative by Madhur's passion for food. The tastes, the smells, the colours - these food memories form and shape her reminiscences. Madhur's touching and extraordinary account both inspires and awakens the senses, magically transporting the reader to another time and continent. Fans of Madhur Jaffrey the world over will be captivated by this beautiful evocation of a childhood in India.