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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
I generally love cooking memoirs but this one was unbearable. The whole time I was reading I just thought about what person would actually write this about themself. I absolutely hate cheating and the graphic depictions of Laurie cheating was awful.
The first 60% kept me enraptured. I find the way she described everything to be so different and straightforward. very interesting. Good first book!
This book was probably the most boring memoir I’ve ever read in my life. The author was a very self-destructive, pathetic individual that did not have a remotely interesting life story to tell. I do know the minutiae of every meal she ate, though. If you’re looking for a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant industry and the celebrities that make it interesting, you can go ahead and skip this. There is none of that here. I’m glad she got herself some help, though. I hope she makes better choices in her life.
Listened to the audiobook which is narrated by the author- very pleasant to listen to. Engaging enough as an audiobook, but I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much had I read it.
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I have found myself interestingly attracted to memoirs of those adjacent to Anthony Bourdain. This story is so heavy but a fascinating account of working in the food industry with some of the greats. I saw another review say that they don’t like writing reviews of memoirs on principal because it’s someone’s story of their own life. This, however, really does deserve a high rating because by nature and profession Woolever is a very talented writer.
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A decent memoir, though a lot of the toxicity of the restaurant industry has already been well-documented. Laurie’s personal struggles were not particularly unique - low self esteem, drinking, listless marriage, and body image - but I found myself sympathetic. Frustrating to read her write about how restricted eating solved her weight problems- without interrogating that “solution” very much. Not one I would return to. I’ve read enough about Mario batali and Anthony bourdain in other media.
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