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Humble Pie
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 siblingshis 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 laterhis 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.
Reviews
‘Gordon Ramsay’s Humble Pie – so exuberantly angry boastful, cliche-ridden, expletive-laden and touchingly sincere that I can’t believe that a single sentence has been written by anyone but the failed footballer, great cook, telly star and businessman himself. He’s the genuine bollocks, as he’s so fond of saying, and this is the tale of his personal class struggle.’ – The Observer
'Inspirational stuff.' Heat
‘A mesmerising tale. It reads like a conversation and exudes personality. Ramsay finds it hard to dodge the f-word, but despite the defensiveness that comes accross, the book is an inspiration.’ Irish Examiner
About the author
Gordon Ramsay's radical career change at 17 years old led him to London and to huge success as chef, restaurant-empire-builder and celebrity. Gordon has published nine bestselling recipe books and has starred in the hugely successful television series': the Bafta award-winning Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Hell's Kitchen and The F Word. In 2006 he was appointed OBE and saw the launch of his New York restaurant.
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Reviews
I already loved Ramsay before this book, and I love him more now. Hearing where he’s come from and how he worked hard to get where he is not is inspiring. Such a good read.
By sarahsaysmeooow
Gordon is my favorite chef, and reading this book about his struggles trying to make it inspire me greatly, and gives me more rapport with the great chef.
By Sosaj91
I used to not like Gordon Ramsey, mainly because I would see a guy with an accent yelling at people on TV. Then I started watching his shows and realized the guy is a genius! He has a passion for food and success! I now love and respect him as a person first (because of this book) and as a chef second based on his accomplishments at such a young age! I would love to meet him! Great read!
By guidrozbeau
Gordon Ramsay had a more interesting life than I expected.The writing is just okay but the story is great
By -Emu
The book was very well written. I encourage any one to read it. Gordon Ramsay did a good job writhing his book. It will give anyone hope to continue a joining in cooking is never too late to start exploring in the kitchen. It will be a pleasure to meet Mr. Ramsay same day.
By Luz V Rios