But over long, dark evenings where they both grieved for their very different lost marriages, Isabel realised she was being offered a gift greater than crisp martinis and perfect lamb chops. Her book on Swiss banks and dormant accounts in the Nazi era -- Hitler's Silent Partners -- was the recipient of the Yad Vashem Award for Holocaust History.

Her recently widowed ninety-something neighbour would prepare weekly meals for Isabel, dinners she would never prepare for herself - fresh oysters, juicy steak, sugar-dusted apple galette. Delightfully combining the warm heartedness of Tuesdays with Morris with the sensual splendor of Julie and Julia.She was also adjusting to life in New York City as an investigative reporter after previous jobs as a foreign correspondent. An elderly man continues to be a MAN, perhaps frailer, greyer but still wants to be considered a MAN. Edward has just lost his wife and Isabel’s friend (who lives out of state) asks her to check in on him by letting him prepare her dinner a few nights a week. He teaches her the little joys that make life worth living and she gives him a reason for hanging in there again. The cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisments to the users and measure and improve the advertisements.

The reader will be reminded that even ordinary people are extraordinary if time is taken to ask and listen. She is also the author of the award-winning Bodies and Souls, which tells the story of impoverished Jewish women from the shtetls of Russia and Poland who were forced into prostitution in South America. Isabel and Edward usually meet over a delicious meal that he has put much thought, time and effort into creating. In these days where we often eat on the run, it's also a reminder to take the time to share a wonderful meal with good food and thoughtful conversation.Although the food (I am partial to the roast chicken, lovingly described) is excellent, it is the charming, sweet, and effortlessly wise company that makes this sweet read a charming way to pass a day.

The mc was unsympathetic, and although I didn't like her (ex) husband either, I was unimpressed with her constant negative descriptions of him (especially since he himself had no actually voice in the book), no matter how true they may be. Valerie, Edward's daughter and one of my oldest friends, related the story when I saw her shortly after her mother's death.Edward had a gift of enjoying life to the fullest--from making new friends to baking perfect apricot souffles. Each chapter starts with the menu of a dinner that Edward cooked (An example: Grilled Sirloin Steak, Sauce Bourguignonne, New Potatoes, Chocolate Souffle, Malbec) and the food is talked about as well as life lessons. Isabel, a journalist going through a divorce leaving her rudderless and lonely and Edward, a 90-something recent widower come together for weekly restaurant quality dinners made by the elderly gentleman himself! I'm not sure if she intended for the reader to feel the nuances of her remark, or was truly unaware of the ageism in it.

The way Edward lives his life so fully in his nineties and his obvious deep love and devotion to his wife who is now dead. I had trouble finishing this book, and found it dull and predictable — same old problems — same old trite wisdom’s from an elderly man. Over several years, and many dinners, the two work through their grief and come to closure, whether about death or divorce. There was an especially annoying dialogue where he described why he liked women, what with their soft femininity. With its delicious food, warm jazz, and stunning views of Manhattan, Edward's home was a much-needed refuge for reporter Isabel Vincent.Although the food (I am partial to the roast chicken, lovingly described) is excellent, it is the charming and effortlessly wise company that makes this sweet read a charming way to pass a day. It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. One reviewer said Dinner with Edward combined the best of Tuesdays with Morrie with Julie and Julia – since I didn’t like either of those books, I should have had fair warning. The dinners soon turn into a weekly event and a loving friendship that ends up helping both Isabel and Edward lead happier lives. If you are a foodie you are going to love the references to the many dishes mentioned throughout this beautiful short novel.