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mattyvreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Easily one of my favorite books that I have read this year. Onwuachi takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as he details his highs and lows as a chef, and as a person.
There is a vulnerability, emotionality, and honestly that is so impressive to me, as a reader. Onwuachi gives himself grace in discussing his youthful naïvety, but takes himself to task for his personal and professional failings. Still, there is a sense of hope and optimism in his words.
It is a wonderful coming-of-age story. It is rare to see this level of personal growth, acceptance, and self-awareness in a memoir, especially from such a young author.
I was so happy to glad to have read this book.
There is a vulnerability, emotionality, and honestly that is so impressive to me, as a reader. Onwuachi gives himself grace in discussing his youthful naïvety, but takes himself to task for his personal and professional failings. Still, there is a sense of hope and optimism in his words.
It is a wonderful coming-of-age story. It is rare to see this level of personal growth, acceptance, and self-awareness in a memoir, especially from such a young author.
I was so happy to glad to have read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Addiction and Drug use
mscalls's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
aerialcataloger's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Racism
Minor: Fatphobia