He has cooked for prime ministers, ousted Hollywood actresses from his restaurants, set records for cursing on television, and changed the way Britain eats. As famous for his volatile persona as he is for his cooking, Gordon Ramsay remains London’s most talked-about chef, an international sensation whose eponymous restaurant boasts three Michelin stars. And with his hit television show, Hell’s Kitchen, Ramsay is now a household name in the US. At 18, Ramsay was a professional soccer player; at 30, he was a multi-millionaire. So how did he end up in the kitchen? In this, the first biography of the star chef, Neil Simpson offers a fresh perspective on one of the most driven and successful men in Britain.
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Neil Simpson has been an award-winning journalist for nearly 15 years, working for the Daily Mirror, Sunday Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday. He has also written for the Daily Star and for magazines as diverse as Bella all the way through to Good Housekeeping.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating character, but tabloid writing a let down.,
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This review is from: Gordon Ramsay: The Biography (Paperback)
I would consider myself a fan of Gordon Ramsey, I think his theories on management and what it takes to be a success could be a lesson to all. Also he has led what seems like a fascinating life, rising up from a rough part of Glasgow, dealing with the issues of a broken family and a promising football career ruined by injury. Sadly this book is written in little better than tabloid tidbits for those with a very short attention span. His childhood and motivations that led him to being a world class chef are glossed over and given about 30 pages. His troubled relationship with his father and its impact is mentioned several times in the book but never really elaborated on sufficiently. His early years as a chef are dealt with in about 15 pages and his years in Paris are given even less coverage despite Gordon's belief that they were absolutely central to him becoming the chef he is today. The author seems more interested in making constant references to Gordon's notorious foul mouth and his relationship with the tabloid press. What a shame there are so many more interesting facets to his life that could have been explored here.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Great,
This review is from: Gordon Ramsay: The Biography (Hardcover)
This is one of the best biographies I have ever read. It tells of his past amd present and touches every aspect of his life. It tells of his struggles and his accomplishments. I could not put it down, I was literally reading it during class. This is a must read book if you can handle bad language and if you like cooking. This book should win an award.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Gordon Ramsay: The Biography (Hardcover)
The book was a good read, even with all the "F" words in it.
Was very interested in reading about the man and how he got where he is. Very good buy.
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POKER is one of the oldest and easiest of all card games to understand. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Boiling Point, Glass House, Marcus Wareing, Jamie Oliver, Joan Collins, Daily Mail, New York, Angela Hartnett, Brick Lane, Evening Standard, Mark Sargeant, Simon Cowell, Abi Titmuss, Gary Rhodes, Guy Savoy, Anne Robinson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Charita Jones, Kitchen Heaven, London Marathon, Raymond Blanc, Tim Gray New!
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POKER is one of the oldest and easiest of all card games to understand. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other chefs, head chef Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Boiling Point, Glass House, Marcus Wareing, Jamie Oliver, Joan Collins, Daily Mail, New York, Angela Hartnett, Brick Lane, Evening Standard, Mark Sargeant, Simon Cowell, Abi Titmuss, Gary Rhodes, Guy Savoy, Anne Robinson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Charita Jones, Kitchen Heaven, London Marathon, Raymond Blanc, Tim Gray New!
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- Passion for Seafood (Conran Octopus Cookery) by Gordon Ramsay on page 97, and page 266
- The Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver on page 123
- Robbie Williams by Hamish Brown on page 49
- Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain on page 164
- Gordon Ramsay's Passion for Flavour by Gordon Ramsay on page 266
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