Humble Pie is a candid and compelling memoir that explores the complexities of long-term sobriety, middle age, and the transformative intersections of food, menopause, marriage, and parenting. With unflinching honesty and sharp wit, the author recounts a moment in a North Carolina diner—where a slice of lemon pie, perfectly tart and paired with hot black coffee, triggered a profound emotional reckoning. It was a moment of clarity, hunger, and longing that underscored the deeper themes of recovery and resilience.

Written during a period marked by personal upheaval, book tours, and the isolating effects of the global pandemic, Humble Pie chronicles the author’s journey through food addiction, invisibility in menopause, and the compulsions of modern life. Despite setbacks, her recovery remains the guiding rhythm—a soundtrack that persists through chaos and change.