A very well written interesting looking into Fadiman;s life as a father, book critic and author, and wine lover. Fadiman's life is compelling, and his daughter does it justice. Great for lovers of wine, and fans of memoirs.

For anyone interested in wines or the relationships between fathers and daughters, this is a most engaging memoir. In addition, the glimpse into the lives of a celebrity family headed by such a literary luminary as Clifton Fadiman is fascinating. The lifestyle of a certain social segment (think New Yorker contributors and intellectuals of means in the 50's and 60's) is portrayed with clear eyes and affection by Anne Fadiman. Understanding her father's humble background and its influence on the man he became adds poignancy to Fadiman's recollections, and it is indeed refreshing to read of a family whose members liked each other and apparently hid no dark secrets. At times the information about wines became quite technical, which might not appeal to all readers, but there was a lot to be learned about wine collecting and appreciation