“It Starts with a Fish”- A Smorgasbord of Stories from Feeding the Famished,” by Emily Kemme is a collection of blog posts from the author’s blog, “Feeding the Famished”. Each chapter is based on a post; posts encompass 2012-2020. During this time, the author’s children grow up and become accomplished young adults, and the author also “grows up”, by acquiring self-assurance and maturity from writing her blog.

The book is somewhat enjoyable- a mix of humor and the philosophical, at times a bit “preachy”. The first chapter is “It Starts with a Fish”- caring for a fish can be the first step to respect, empathy and anything else the world deals us. This is a good book to keep on your night stand. You can read a chapter or two at a time and ponder it. If you are familiar with the author’s blog, then this will give you a closer connection to the Ms. Kemme.

You may not agree with the author’s political views, but I believe you will agree that this is a book with heart. School, sports, cycling, house remodeling, vacations and holidays are all topics that the author considers as she sorts out how to have an enriched life.

Thanks to Net Galley and Loudhailer books for an advance digital review copy. This is my honest review.