Everything is under control: A memoir with recipes, by Phyllis Grant

An odd little book I put on my Kindle when I was running low on “real” books. Maybe the title spoke to me during a pandemic, when nothing seemed to be under control. And indeed, nothing really is for the author either. She begins as a talented ballet dancer, but in the end, not talented enough. However, she falls in love with New York after studying at Julliard and embarks on a second career as a chef. A pastry chef at that, having struggled with eating disorders not uncommon in serious dancers. Somehow this career, through her own troubles with infertility, segues into midwifery. And then there are a lot of recipes. Short, heartfelt obviously, but rather all over the place in terms of focus. 256 pp.