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Humble Pie
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Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay: rude, loud, driven, stubborn. But this is his real story…
In this fast-paced, bite-sized edition of his bestselling autobiography Ramsay tells the real story of how he became the world’s most famous and infamous chef: his difficult childhood, his brother’s heroin addiction, his failed first career as a footballer, his fanatical pursuit of gastronomic perfection and his TV persona – all the things that have made him the celebrated culinary talent and media powerhouse that he is today. Gordon talks frankly about:
- his tough childhood: his father’s alcoholism and violence and the effects on his relationships with his mother and siblings
- his first career as a footballer: how the whole family moved to Scotland when he was signed by Glasgow Rangers at the age of fifteen, and how he coped when his career was over due to injury just three years later
- his brother’s heroin addiction.
- Gordon’s early career: learning his trade in Paris and London; how his career developed from there: his time in Paris under Albert Roux and his seven Michelin-starred restaurants.
- kitchen life: Gordon spills the beans about life behind the kitchen door, and how a restaurant kitchen is run in Anthony Bourdain-style.
- and how he copes with the impact of fame on himself and his family: his television career, the rapacious tabloids, and his own drive for success.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Abridged edition (27 Mar. 2010), Harper |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 1059 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 64 pages |
by nana fee
its a must read for everyone
by alex grist
A brilliant insight into the man we know as the foul mouthed chef. It gives us a brief insight that seems to speed through at break neck pace, I can only hope his other books fillout the gaps.
by Ben Warden
Love Gordon and what an insight into a great mind and character alike. An inspirational rags to riches tale. Good gravy.
by Alex
Is the first book I guess coz starts saying about himself which changed completely my opinion about him just seeing it on TV. I’m happy these people had succeeded . Is nice to read. Now made me more curious about him
by mkr424
It’s not bad. A bit of a taster really, read it in a couple of hours. Shortest book I ever read in my life but it gives you a feel for Gordon’s story
by Boys In Blue
Was a good book if a bit short and to the point, Quite like an autobiography. A relaxing read ifyou want to pass the time.
by ChrissieBeth
I have 4**** as this book is interesting and honest. I could barely put the book down. Gordon Ramsay explains his hard knocks upbringing, highlights his lack of school education and how he has a determination of inner steel, to continue with the really harsh knock backs.
Humble Pie left me realising I knew nothing of Gordon Ramsay, despite seeing most of the t.v. programmes where he is the protagonist.
He isn’t a bully because he’s been bullied, at times, ruthlessly. He recognises laziness and liars, yet encouraged the higher ratio of raw or eager to learn talent.
I withheld the 5th * based on the final chapter, it gives the impression of boasting “Look what I’ve achieved!” Although, after his shocking childhood & teens, there’s no doubt the boy done good, and he’s looking for acknowledgment. I highly recommend this book and I’ll be looking for more of his books to read.
by Bob Downton
Gordon Ramsay is a chef I admire immensely; what you see is what you get. This book is just typical of his life style; from his humble and harsh upbringing through to his current day activities. A man of such drive and determination, in my opinion, not only is he an inspiration to all would-be budding chefs throughout the world, but, also an icon of rags to riches and what can be achieved if you want it badly enough!