About this title: From the author of "In the Heat of the Kitchen" comes this new meditation on life as "the Simon Cowell of the food world." The explosive, outspoken star chef tells the story of his rise in kitchen ranks.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: It Books
Date Published: 3/13/2007
ISBN-13:9780061191985ISBN:0061191981
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Date Published: 2006-11-07
ISBN-13:9780061191756ISBN:0061191752
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Date Published: 2006-11-07
ISBN-13:9780061191756ISBN:0061191752
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780061191985ISBN:0061191981
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harpercollins
Date Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN-13:9780061191985ISBN:0061191981
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperEntertainment
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780061191756ISBN:0061191752
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN-13:9780061191985ISBN:0061191981
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"Gordon Ramsay made people look at culinary arts in a totally different light. This career took on a more "manly" persona, but why? What was it about Gordon's views that made this career as ruthless and difficult as it appeared on "Hell's Kitchen"? Is the career truly so tough, or is it all about ratings?
When I purchased this book, I thought I'd get the "dirt" on Ramsay's life. That good-looking tough ex-soccer player had to have an interesting story, and interesting it was. Ramsey didn't lead the charmed life, but earned everything he got. His work ethic is strong and demanding, and he's not afraid of pushing himself to the limit and beyond.
This book dives into some very personal places as Gordon reveals all aspects of his life. I found his revelations raw at times (as is his language) and real. The book focuses a large amount on his career, and can be a tad boring in places for anyone not "into" culinary arts. However, the total book was a good read and would be enjoyed by anyone who is a fan of Ramsay."
"I really enjoyed this book. It shed a lot of light on the way we all see Chef Ramsay in the kitchen and why he pushes his staff so hard in such "mean" ways. I also enjoyed that it cleared up a lot of the tabloid controversy that surrounds Ramsay and his family. Always love an inner glimpse into the gourmet world!"
"Anyone who knows Ramsay only from Hell's Kitchen commercials will be very surprised at the person that is found in this text. Rather than being a simple (and rather crude) person, Ramsay's lived quite a life and given up a lot for the simple goal of becoming very good at cookery. His book gives a great deal of background of the making of the person of today, from his loves to his family issues. You never get the impression that he's hiding anything, and his stories are well-chosen and often highlight his flaws rather than his successes.
Overall, Ramsay's book is a quick, entertaining read that humanizes the televised caricature into a warm and immensely talented person. Highly recommended."
"This book had an interesting set up in that each chapter was on one aspect of his life and how that changed over the whole time. So, it was a timeline lateral movement. He first talked about his Father and growing up, then moved to sports, football, then how he learned to cook, and the growth of his career. In the book he doesn't talk about his own family really except in how it relates to his childhood family and his career. It was an ok book to read, but I feel like so much has changed for Ramsay it is kind of out of date and would be better to read something newer. Not something I would read again and probably wouldn't have read this time if I wasn't just looking for something different."
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