THE TOWNSEND FAMILY RECIPE FOR DISASTER

Narrator Chante McCormick performs this audiobook about Mae, a biracial young woman who struggles with her identity, racism, family secrets, and how to re-create a lost family recipe for macaroni and cheese. McCormick skillfully adjusts her tone, pitch and accents to create the many characters in Mae's extended family. Mae is on a mission to unite her interracial family and learn about the Black side of her family, which has long been unfamiliar to her. This heartwarming example of women's fiction helps listeners understand the subtle ways racism can be expressed. Some characters appear to be cultural stereotypes, but humor, love, and descriptions of good soul food will keep listeners engaged. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]