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 those 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 .

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of recipes and images from the book. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

In "Be Ready When the Luck Happens," follow the incredible journey of an ordinary person who turns life's unexpected moments into opportunities for success. This memoir captures the essence of resilience and the extraordinary experiences that shape destiny. As the pages turn, uncover the real-life twists and turns that defy expectation and prove that fortune favors the prepared.

The author's unique perspective shines a light on how to embrace uncertainty and harness unforeseen opportunities, transforming them into pivotal moments of personal growth and achievement. With raw honesty and captivating storytelling, this memoir invites readers to reflect on their own paths and seize the chance when it arrives.

Success often arises from unexpected opportunities embraced with readiness and resilience. Navigating life's unpredictability can unlock hidden strengths and untapped potential. Embrace serendipity as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and triumph.

In the pages of this compelling memoir, the author embarks on a reflective journey from humble beginnings to unforeseen success moments. Through captivating narrative and honest reflection, readers are drawn into a tapestry woven with life's unpredictability. Each chapter unfolds as a new revelation, illustrating how moments of serendipity have played crucial roles in shaping a remarkable path.

The central theme of readiness emerges, showcasing how being prepared for life's surprises is often the key to unlocking hidden opportunities. Readers witness firsthand how intentional actions intersect with fortuitous events, creating a narrative that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.

The memoir offers a profound exploration into the interplay of chance and choice where the author shares both trials and triumphs encountered along the way With courage and vulnerability personal stories reveal the complexities of navigating uncertainty and the empowerment found in adaptability Through authentic storytelling the memoir highlights the transformation achieved by embracing the unexpected and turning it into a springboard for personal growth This inspiring chronicle serves as a testament to the power of seizing moments that align with one's dreams and aspirations.