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dezzella's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Pretty good over all, I know he has several books now but this one is fairly short and easy to read. You get a good glimpse into his life before being a chef and after.
elledom's review
4.0
cried reading the first chapter. loved reading about his life journey and all that he has accomplished and overcome. it was a very quick read.
with that being said, it is crazy that he tried to excuse not changing his kids diapers or being there for their birth.
with that being said, it is crazy that he tried to excuse not changing his kids diapers or being there for their birth.
carolineinthelibrary's review
5.0
A great, quick read! If you enjoy Kitchen Nightmares, Hotel Hell, or Hell's Kitchen, you have to read Gordon Ramsey's books. He writes the same way he speaks on TV and it's colorful but interesting. I didn't realize he came from such a tumultuous background and it gave me a new appreciation for how hard he has fought for what he has. The only part I was shocked by was that he said he hated fat chefs. I don't know that he still feels this way but considering his work on Master Chef with a variety of overweight chefs, I thought that was kind of meaner than I expected from him.
hotmessmamareads's review
5.0
Gordon Ramsay has been a fascinating subject of study in television and in food. I've enjoyed his television shows Hell's Kitchen US, Hotel Hell, and Kitchen Nightmares. I have visited two of his restaurants and enjoyed his food and admired his passion for creating amazing eats. Reading his autobiography should've been a natural step for me, but I had no idea it even existed until it was given to me.
This book was a revelation in Gordon's background. I had no idea what his background was and I really hadn't even considered his beginnings. I can't imagine having the upbringing he's had, or even some of the experiences he had. I specifically enjoyed his candor and the fact that so much of his personality and voice are on the page. So much of his life is so greatly different from my own that I couldn't help but feel a certain amount of empathy and renewed admiration for all the hard work he's put into creating a better life for himself and for his children.
This autobiography is, at times, funny, poignant and always refreshingly honest. You won't find any recipes in this book, but if you're a fan of the man himself, this book is a recommended read! The only thing I'd say you might want to be aware of is that since the book is written in a conversational, personal tone, there is a lot of British terminology and phrases that you may not be overly familiar with. I wouldn't say that it's a criticism of the book since I quite enjoy learning more about British culture and slang, I didn't mind it. Generally speaking, you understand the context of the phrasing and may not need to look it up.
This book was a revelation in Gordon's background. I had no idea what his background was and I really hadn't even considered his beginnings. I can't imagine having the upbringing he's had, or even some of the experiences he had. I specifically enjoyed his candor and the fact that so much of his personality and voice are on the page. So much of his life is so greatly different from my own that I couldn't help but feel a certain amount of empathy and renewed admiration for all the hard work he's put into creating a better life for himself and for his children.
This autobiography is, at times, funny, poignant and always refreshingly honest. You won't find any recipes in this book, but if you're a fan of the man himself, this book is a recommended read! The only thing I'd say you might want to be aware of is that since the book is written in a conversational, personal tone, there is a lot of British terminology and phrases that you may not be overly familiar with. I wouldn't say that it's a criticism of the book since I quite enjoy learning more about British culture and slang, I didn't mind it. Generally speaking, you understand the context of the phrasing and may not need to look it up.