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In this candid biography, Gordon Ramsay uncovers the full inside story of his life—his difficult childhood marked by a father’s alcoholism and violence, a brief soccer career cut short by injury, and the decision to pursue cooking against family expectations. Training under some of Europe’s most renowned chefs, Ramsay endured tough, often violent kitchen conditions to develop a refined palate and relentless work ethic. Through the rise of his restaurant empire, he shares the challenges and triumphs that shaped his fierce television persona and his status as a celebrated culinary icon. Roasting in Hell's Kitchen delivers a revealing look at the man behind the fame and the demanding world of haute cuisine.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Gordon Ramsay
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