Size Matters: A Novel
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Size Matters: A Novel
By (Author) Cathryn Novak
She Writes Press
She Writes Press
5th January 2017
United States
Classifications
Physical Properties
Paperback
136
Width 139mm, Height 215mm
Description
John Frederick is a man of considerable substance, in every sense of the word. Rich, intelligent, reclusive, and very large, John Frederick lives to eat. His everyday needs are tended to by Mrs. Floyd, his house manager, and by a never-ending parade of personal chefs.
Enter Lexie Alexander, the latest applicant for that once-again vacant position. A young woman of magical sensibilities, fresh out of culinary school and still recovering from a recent personal tragedy, Lexie lives to cook. As time passes, a love of food, musical comedy, and tea begins to weave a connection between John Frederick and his new chefbut then a major medical crisis completely turns life at Frederick House upside down, threatening the bond John Frederick and Lexie have forged.
is the story of how people interact with each other and with the world, and what happens when the structure of a persons life, their self-image, and all their familiar coping mechanisms are shattered.
Reviews
"Its a jolly, lighthearted narrative, JoJo Moyes Me Before You (2012) for foodies. Like a slice of a favorite dessert, thoroughly enjoyable, but gone too soon. Kirkus Reviews "This thought-provoking, intellectual novel examines how individuals react when their familiar coping mechanisms are completely shattered. Bookstr "Novak packs a lot into this short and sweet foodie novel, and its obvious she had a great deal of fun writing it. Booklist "Size Matters offers the perfect blend of romance and friendship with a dash of culinary wit." Redbook
Author Bio
Cathryn Novak has had a years-long love affair with words that began as soon as she could read. After graduating with a degree in communications and public policy from UC Berkeley, Cathryn did a stint in advertising before devoting the rest of her professional career to public service. During that period she wore many hats, including speech writer, policy analyst, and investigative report writer. Her monograph on the Los Angeles Police Commission, The Years of Controversy, was published by the Police Foundation in Washington, DC. Now retired, Cathryn has returned to her first love: the world of fiction. Size Matters is her first published novel.
