I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I am a fan of Ramsay, watching all his shows on BBC America when I can. He had a very tough childhood, and he proves, if you desire something and put your mind and soul into it, you can make anything happen. ( )

Really enjoyed this autobiography. Ramsey sure is a fighter, irreverent, no holds barred, opinionated. I hope he gets his 13+ stars ... ( )

Gordon Ramsay made people look at culinary arts in a totally different light. This career took on a more "manly" persona, but why? What was it about Gordon's views that made this career as ruthless and difficult as it appeared on "Hell's Kitchen"? Is the career truly so tough, or is it all about ratings?

When I purchased this book, I thought I'd get the "dirt" on Ramsay's life. That good-looking tough ex-soccer player had to have an interesting story, and interesting it was. Ramsey didn't lead the charmed life, but earned everything he got. His work ethic is strong and demanding, and he's not afraid of pushing himself to the limit and beyond.

This book dives into some very personal places as Gordon reveals all aspects of his life. I found his revelations raw at times (as is his language) and real. The book focuses a large amount on his career, and can be a tad boring in places for anyone not "into" culinary arts. However, the total book was a good read and would be enjoyed by anyone who is a fan of Ramsay. ( )

When Montaigne met his King, Henry told him he liked his book. "Then," replied Montaigne, "your Majesty must needs like me, for I am my book". And Gordon Ramsey could say the same about 'Humble Pie'. It's brash, self serving, full of what one's mother used to call 'vulgar language', over the top reactions to what seems like the just criticism of others, arrogant self-righteousness and large doses of special pleading. In other words, it's a great read!

At the risk of contradicting the comments I have just made, I have say that it is an honest book. After all, it's Gordon Ramsey's book, so who expects anyone to be really hard on himself in his own book? Especially someone like Ramsey, whose ego is as big, or even bigger, than one of those huge kitchens he describes and in which we spend a lot of time as he takes us through the politics of 'high-end' cooking. And what politicking there is! Creepy Italians, dodgy London geezers, supercilious French master chefs. And Gordon himself. No angel. But he's a man, for a' that. And what a man! ploughing through conspiracies, the slings and shots of outrageous fortune, and his own inability to suffer fools gladly.

The book tears along at a furious pace. Unlike many 'celebrity' autobiographies, there's very little padding and no boring stories about other cooks and what a great joy it was to work with them. There are stories about other cooks, but they're NOT boring!).

I think you may feel his father gets a fairly rough innings in this book, maybe a little too rough. But you will certainly be touched by his efforts, extending over years, to help his brother out of trouble, and you will admire his absolute determination never to settle for second best as a chef. Also I am sure you will end up seeing through the make-up and getting a glimpse of the warts underneath. At all events, you will be struck by how much the book resembles the man himself. I think Montaigne might have liked it. ( )

It took me a while to start reading this one. I bought it for my Kindle for a couple of bucks. I am a fan of Ramsay, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. I always figure, if someone takes the time to write a memoir, they had it pretty bad or why bother, who would care?

Well Ramsay's childhood was pretty messed up, and this book shows why he is who he is. Growing up with the obstacles he did, will either make you or break you. In his case, he made it. There is coarse language in the book, but I did expect that as he doesn't hold back on TV either. Pretty well written and informative.

Now I have a softer spot for him. I understand his need for perfection comes from, I understand what drives him, I understand why he expects so much from others. ( )

I'm a sucker for chef bios, and I loved Ramsay in 'Hell's Kitchen'. The book wasn't particularly well-written, I thought, but I enjoyed the story. it was very raw and genuine. The sort of book that makes me glad I didn't opt to be a chef. Interesting. ( )

Gordon Ramsay is not a great writer but he does manage to write well enough to convey the essence of his puppy rotweiller personality movingly and his story - Glasgow abused child to billionaire chef -is an inspiring one. The cusine ladder he climbs to achieve his aim is fascinating and takes you from London, to Paris, to West Indies. The deals are mafia cum Dragons Den. I found it very genuine especially the section on the inadequacies he feels in coping with his junkie brother and how it feels like history repeating itself.

Just wish he would stop fucking swearing all the time in the book. I can just about allow it in the pressure of a busy kitchen in a reality TV show but in a book!! Not cool. Not clever. ( )

Great book showing you the true gordon ramsay ( )

It considered it a good read, not because it was such a good book, but because it gave me a good background on Gordon Ramsay. And this is what biographies should do. It was written in a style which you can expect from the master chef with the F-word on his "toque" :-). ( )

Gordon's childhood is tragic and heartbreaking. After reading this, I have a new respect for him. Self made man really describes him. ( )

I'm a sucker for chef bios, and I loved Ramsay in 'Hell's Kitchen'. The book wasn't particularly well-written, I thought, but I enjoyed the story. it was very raw and genuine. The sort of book that makes me glad I didn't opt to be a chef. Interesting. ( )