“After reading Birnbaum’s smart, lovely book, readers will be reminded to savor their next meal, each fragrant bite.” — Boston Globe
“Tantalizing. . . . A pilgrimage out of devastation, toward reclaiming the dream of being a chef. . . . Where [Birnbaum] ends up will surprise you, much as it did her.” — Washington Post
“Rich and insightful. . . . A veritable feast for the reader.” — Charlotte Observer
“Powerfully explores the science of smell and its ties to emotion, love and even memory. . . . A truly mouthwatering read.” — BookPage
“Moving and informative.” — Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating and vivid. . . . Packed with information and a great read to boot. I was smitten.” — Library Journal
“A culinary-minded journalist . . . movingly depicts the nearly ineffable plight of the anosmic . . . alongside passages of sweeping journalistic discovery of all things olfactory. A brave, unflagging memoir.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A Summer Hot Read.” — New York Post
“A fascinating, illuminating and heartwarming read and a revelation of how aroma is woven, in intricate and complex patterns, through the tapestry of our lives.” — Frangrance Forum
“Molly Birnbaum writes with great curiosity and depth, reawakening in us all the sense of taste that we take for granted.” — Amanda Hesser, author of The Essential New York Times Cookbook
“Molly Birnbaum’s fascinating book takes her--and us--deep inside the mysterious world of scent. Her writing about this unseen force is fresh, smart, and consistently surprising. If this beautifully written book were a smell, it would be a crisp green apple.” — Claire Dederer, bestselling author of Poser
“A wonderful book about life’s unexpected turns, about love and its complexities, and about the ineffably mysterious human brain. I couldn’t stop telling people about it, while I was reading it. It will make you see your nose, your life, and your most important decisions in a whole new way.” — Maile Meloy, bestselling author of Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It
“Molly Birnbaum’s fascinating journey, told with charm and compassion, is ultimately a story of triumph. A book for food lovers, sensualists, and all of us in search of our true heart’s desire.” — Kim Sunée, bestselling author of Trail of Crumbs
