by Ina Garten
Published
October 1, 2024
Pages
320 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Crown
Kindle
$14.99
Hardcover
$21.99
Paperback
$33.48
Audiobook
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In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table. Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina’s gift is to make everything look easy, yet all her accomplishments have been the result of hard work, audacious choices, and exquisite attention to detail.
In her unmistakable voice (no one tells a story like Ina), she brings her past and her process to life in a high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of personal challenges, adventures (and misadventures) and unexpected career twists, all delivered with her signature combination of playfulness and purpose. From a difficult childhood to meeting the love of her life, Jeffrey, and marrying him while still in college, from a boring bureaucratic job in Washington, D.C., to answering an ad for a specialty food store in the Hamptons, from the owner of one Barefoot Contessa shop to author of bestselling cookbooks and celebrated television host, Ina has blazed her own trail and, in the meantime, taught millions of people how to cook and entertain. Now, she invites them to come closer to experience her story in vivid detail and to share the important life lessons she learned along the way: do what you love because if you love it you’ll be really good at it, swing for the fences, and always Be Ready When the Luck Happens .
In "Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir," readers are invited on an intimate journey of surprises and perseverance. This captivating memoir weaves a tapestry of moments that demonstrate how life's unpredictability can lead to invaluable opportunities. Through passionate storytelling and genuine retrospection, the author reveals personal challenges and triumphs, painting a picture of hope and tenacity.
This book inspires readers to remain vigilant and open-hearted, fostering the belief that luck emerges not only from happenstance but also from relentless preparation and resilience.
Embrace readiness to recognize opportunities presented by life's unpredictable turns. Personal growth flourishes in moments of challenge and unexpected chance. Persistence and preparation amplify the impact of lucky breaks.
This memoir unfolds the extraordinary story of an individual who dared to embrace the unexpected turning life's curveballs into remarkable victories. Each chapter pulsates with candid reflections chronicling a journey marked by challenges and achievements. As the author navigates through moments of uncertainty they discover the hidden strength inherent in vulnerability and the courage to seize unforeseen opportunities with determination and grace.
Woven into the narrative are accounts of serendipitous encounters and pivotal events that redirected the author's path teaching profound lessons These stories underscore the belief that personal growth and success thrive when one reads the subtle signs of destiny and approaches each step with preparedness The memoir offers a poignant reminder that luck is an intricate dance between chance and the willingness to act.
0593799895
978-0593799895
6.42 x 1.03 x 9.41 inches
2.31 pounds