{"product_id":"9781761452215","title":"Hunger Like a Thirst","description":"Author: Besha Rodell\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761452215\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHunger Like a Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold and deeply personal memoir from Besha Rodell; chief restaurant critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e contributor, and one of the most respected voices in food writing today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n When Rodell moved from Australia to the United States at fourteen, she found herself adrift – missing her home, her father, and the flavours of her childhood. As a young waitress, she fell in love with the restaurant world, drawn to its energy, creativity, and sense of community, while also grappling with its darker realities. Against the odds, she forged a career as a restaurant critic – one of the few women to do so and one of the last anonymous critics in the world – ultimately becoming a trusted authority on food and dining across Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n From the thrill of a perfect meal to the cultural shifts that have made us all food obsessives, \u003ci\u003eHunger Like a Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating journey through a life spent chasing flavour, belonging, and the stories behind every plate.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521325682846,"sku":"TLD-9781761452215","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761452215.jpg?v=1771301054","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761452215","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}