Through vivid, dream-like vignettes, Monica Meneghetti explores that which sustains families, both biological and chosen, through loss and growth. Written with the precision of a recipe and the lyricism of a poem, What the Mouth Wants approaches difficult or misunderstood topicsthe death of a parent, childhood and ancestral trauma, bisexuality, and polyamorywith sensitivity and honesty.
-- Sierra Skye Gemma, winner of a National Magazine Award and National Newspaper Award
In delicious bite-sized morsels, Monica Meneghetti serves up a feast of memory that will leave you richly satisfiedyet ravenous for more. -- Susan Olding, award-winning writer & author
"What the Mouth Wants expresses with eloquent candor that while there are boundaries and behaviors to challenge, others of flesh and blood are sometimes best left alone. -- Meg Nola, Foreword Reviews