Eleanor has been hiding her past and burying her future under shopping bags full of food for so long that even she is surprised at what she finds during her moments of introspection.
The illness of a beloved family member and the love of a needy cat are what finally push Eleanor into taking a look at her life - what it really was and what it might be.
This book speaks not just to those who find solace in food but to everyone who has been loved by a family.