Gordon Ramsay: The Biography [Paperback]

Neil Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2007

He has changed the way Britain eats, has cooked for prime ministers, has thrown Hollywood actresses out of his restaurants, is one of only three chefs in England whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars, and is on record for swearing more times in a single hour of prime-time television than anyone in the history of British broadcasting. Better known in the United States as the host of FOX's Hell's Kitchen, this former professional soccer player is one of the most driven, successful, and angry chefs around, and this first major biography details his story. Nothing is off-limits when Ramsay talks. He discusses the violent, alcoholic, absent father who died just days after the pair had been reconciled as adults; the best friend and protégé whose bizarre suicide came hours after the two had shared a final meal; the decade-long battle to save his younger brother from heroin addiction and crime; and the real reason why Ramsay wasn't at the birth of any of his four children—and has never changed a diaper in his life. Sometimes hilarious and frequently heartbreaking, Gordon Ramsay's inspiring tale runs from the low-income housing of Glasgow to the picture-postcard countryside of Stratford-upon-Avon to some of the finest and most expensive restaurants in the world.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844543811
• ISBN-13: 978-1844543816
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #807,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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., April 10, 2008

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asleep24 (IL, USA) - See all my reviews

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, January 21, 2007

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lisa "Matheson" - See all my reviews

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars gordon, November 9, 2006

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David A. Gaumer "perfectionist" (iowa) - See all my reviews
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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.