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: A Memoir', the author delivers an engaging narrative about embracing life's unpredictability with grace and readiness. Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes, readers are invited to explore moments where serendipity meets preparation, unraveling an inspiring journey of resilience and fortitude. This memoir is a reminder that luck favors not just the passive observer but the prepared, turning fleeting opportunities into lasting success.

It's a testament to the power of being ever-ready for the right moment.

Embrace life's unpredictability through preparation for unexpected opportunities. Success often stems from recognizing and seizing serendipitous moments. Resilience is key in transforming chance into accomplishment.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir delves into the author's life illustrating moments where preparation met opportunity. The memoir crafts vivid insights into the unpredictable intersections of chance and readiness providing a roadmap for others to follow when luck strikes.

Throughout the book readers will encounter captivating anecdotes that reveal the importance of resilience and vigilance in navigating life's uncertainties The author shares lessons learned from personal experiences encouraging readers to stay prepared for unexpected twists.