Following a Jewish family from before World War II to the not-too-distant future, this collection of loosely linked short stories explores the experiences of Marjorie, a baby boomer; her mother, Alice; and the friends and family that make up their community over the decades. As they each pursue higher education and choose career paths, both mother and daughter encounter challenges as they make choices within a changing society—from in-law problems to illness to antisemitism and beyond.
Sometimes poignant, sometimes humorous, Remember to Eat takes on themes including patriarchy, technology, the changing role of women, the challenges of raising children, the COVID-19 pandemic, complex family relationships, and what it means to be a Jew with empathy and insight. Ultimately, the twenty-two stories contained in these pages offer not only an intimate journey into these women’s lives but also an illuminating portrait of the times in which they live.
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Meryl Ain is a writer, author, podcaster, and career educator. She is a sought-after speaker and has been interviewed on television, radio, and podcasts. Her newest book, Remember To Eat and Other Stories will be published in January 2026. Her novel, Shadows We Carry, received two awards, including the 2023 Best Book Awards Winner in Historical Fiction. It is the sequel to The Takeaway Men, her award-winning debut novel, which was published in 2020. Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous publications, and she is the author of two nonfiction books. The host of the podcast People of the Book, she is also the founder of the Facebook group Jews Love To Read! The group currently has more than 5,550 members. Meryl holds a BA from Queens College, an MA from Columbia University, and a doctorate in education from Hofstra University. She and her husband, Stewart, a journalist, live on Long Island and spend the winters in Florida. They have three married sons and six grandchildren.
