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Your Mama’s Kitchen

Kristin Hannah

Mar 27, 2024
Best-selling author Kristin Hannah shares childhood memories of living in unique settings, her journey to historical fiction, and her mom's cooking on a wood fire stove. She discusses the importance of portraying women's stories in history through her novels and shares a recipe for her mama's buttermilk cornbread.
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  • Kristin Hannah's childhood adventures with her father influenced her love for historical fiction.
  • Her mother's unconventional cooking methods and support fueled Kristin's writing journey towards success.

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Kristin Hannah's Unconventional Upbringing and Inspirational Origin Story

Kristin Hannah shares the unique story of her childhood shaped by her father's adventurous spirit, leading the family on nomadic trips in a VW bus. Her mother, adapting to the ever-changing landscapes, crafted home in unconventional settings like a wood-burning stove kitchen. Despite initial resistance, Kristin's journey to becoming a best-selling author blossomed from her mother's unwavering belief in her writing talent, nudging her towards fulfilling a dream that her mother might have held for herself.

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