Marcus Samuelsson tells his life story and provides interesting looks into his life in this new autobiography. The journey to a chef is well documented as a trying one filled with insults, long hours, and difficult times but as Samuelsson proves for those who make it the rewards are well worth it. He presents a view that leaves the reader finding him cold and unfeeling at times as he single-mindedly pursues his goal of becoming a chef leaving behind a fatherless child, family members and friends as he rises to the top. The human quality is brought back in once he makes it and connects with his family again and the contributions he makes in areas like Harlem to revitalize and revamp an area in need. Overall the story of an African adopted by Swedes and becoming a chef against the odds of racism is well told and there are interesting vignettes in here for all. Not much is said about his time on the food network but he does cover his win in the Bravo Top Chef competition and the honor of his state dinner for President Obama. A fun read and quick for those interested in the lives of the food network stars or those thinking of becoming a chef.