Monday, 16 May 2011

Humble Pie by Gordon Ramsay


A Quick Read
I’ve just finished reading Gordon Ramsay’s biography, as part of my Monday morning class.
Everybody thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay, rude, loud, driven, stubborn, but this is the real story.
I find it very interesting reading about his early childhood, and possibly seeing insight into the making of the man. The alcoholic physically abusive father and being constantly put down gave no stability in life.
Reading this book has given me a different perspective of Gordon Ramsay, watching some of the programmes, like Hells Kitchen and others.
Gordon Ramsay, had to prove to himself that he was worthy of getting the Michelin awards for his restaurants and himself as a way of showing the world how good he and his chefs were and how he made it happen.
Of course he hasn’t done it all on his own. He created an incredibly strong team that he has also trained. Likewise, to do the best they can do for themselves as well. So although it seems tough to work in his team he also empowers them to want to give the best they can.
My personal feeling is that it seems so unfair that your past has to be so damaging to make you a strong and determined person who will ultimately achieve. It makes me wish me that everybody should be nurtured, rather than taken over by nature. Those people who think that Gordon Ramsay is ‘a horrible piece of work’ will find there is another side to him as well if they read this book – and it is an easy read. Being there. Life Story.

Gary Whiting

1 comment:

  1. This is an interesting review. I hadn't formed any particular opinion about Gordon Ramsay but I heard he was a bully. Now I have read about him in your review it reminds me that I should never jump to conclusions about anyone when I hardly know them. It made me think. SF

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