Morning Sun is the true story of Merrick Alpert's journey across America to track down the father who abandoned him and his siblings 30 years earlier. This poignant and often-funny memoir chronicles Alpert's rise from near poverty in rural Connecticut and his successful pursuit of the American dream.

This book shows the savvy, modern woman how to make fabulous, beautiful desserts for any occasion without running all over town for exotic ingredients; without a kitchen full of expensive tools; and, most importantly, without feeling overwhelmed.