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I would have never picked this book if it weren't for a bookclub, and it was a good surprise (3.5).

It was an interesting read, well-written and well-constructed. Erin French shares with total honesty her journey that will finally lead her to create The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. She talks openly about her toxic marriage, about her drug abuse, and her nasty divorce.

It's a story of resilience, that may resonate with a lot of women.

Really enjoying this memoir as I run errands this week

My partner and I dream of moving to Maine and are fans of the show The Lost Kitchen (Erin French's show about her life and restaurant in Maine.) I picked up this book that deep dives into Erin French's life story and was not disappointed.

Outstanding memoir by one of the US‘s most successful chef/restauranteurs. Story of her childhood, alcoholic dad, bad marriage, drug addiction and fighting back to build the life she wanted. Inspiring https://cannonballread.com/2021/08/finding-freedom-a-cooks-story-remaking-a-life...

I didn't know about The Lost Kitchen, an apparently acclaimed restaurant in Maine. I knew less about the owner/chef and her story, but apparently there is a show about her on a network I do not have, so I missed that context. (If you know, you know.) If you like food or recovery memoirs, this is one to try. It's nice to read the story of a woman who fights to take control of her own life and finds work that is deeply fulfilling on the other side.

Attention foodies and memoir readers! Pick this beauty up when it releases in April ‘20. French‘s voice is honest and self-effacing. Her truths and experiences are well told. But many parts of the story were painful to read because I wanted life to be easier for her. One thing that elevates the story is her off-the-charts mouthwatering descriptions of the food she cooks.

Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
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Thank you Celadon books for my ARC of Finding Freedom. I absolutely loved this memoir about Erin French, chef and owner of The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. Also, she has a debut television series on Chip and Joanna Gaines Magnolia Network! Can't wait to see it after reading this book! #findingfreedommemoir #celadonreads #magnolianetwork #thelostkitchen

I‘m a fan of both memoirs and food. Erin French‘s new book looks like it will satisfy my hunger for meaningful real life stories while simultaneously making me hungry as I read! I can tell that some of her experiences will resonate with me and I‘m looking forward to learning her story.

Finding Freedom is available for preorder and is due for publication in April 2021. Thank you Celadon Books for my review copy!

Thanks to Celadon Books for the book mail I received today! FINDING FREEDOM by Erin French sounds like a sensitive, reflective, comfort-filled memoir of redemption. And it turns out, The Lost Kitchen is about 20-30 minutes from my family in Maine! 🥰 I'm looking forward to reading this book.

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