Spilling the Beans

Name: Spilling the Beans
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780340933893
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By Clarissa Dickson Wright

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Spilling the Beans by Clarissa Dickson Wright is an autobiographical journey through the author's vibrant and varied life. She candidly shares her experiences from her privileged childhood to her struggles with addiction, and her unexpected career in the culinary world. The memoir reveals her resilience and passion, offering a deeply personal glimpse into her triumphs and tribulations.
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You might enjoy this engaging biography if you appreciate candid tales of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery. The author shares her journey through the highs and lows of fame and personal struggles, offering an honest and often humorous reflection on her life. It's perfect for fans of culinary stories and those who love to peek behind the curtains of a public figure's life.

The number one bestselling, no holds barred autobiography of one of the nations best-loved cookswhose lifehas led her from wealth and privilege to alcoholism, bankruptcy and eventually fame in Two Fat Ladies

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Clarissa was born into wealth and privilege. As a child, shooting and hunting were the norm, and pigeons were flown in from Cairo for supper. Her mother was an Australian heiress, and her father was a brilliant surgeon to the Royal family. However, he was also a tyrannical and violent drunk who used to beat her and force her to eat carrots with slugs still clinging to them.

Clarissa was determined and clever, and her ambition led her to a career in law. At the age of 21, she became the youngest ever woman to be called to the Bar.

Disaster struck when her adored mother died suddenly. This led to a mind-numbing decade of wild over-indulgence. Rich from her inheritance, Clarissa eventually partied away her entire fortune. It was a long, hard road to recovery along which Clarissa finally faced her demons and turned to the one thing that had always brought her joy - cooking.

Now at last, she has found success, sobriety, and peace. With the stark honesty and the brilliant wit we love her for, Clarissa recounts the tale of a life lived to extremes in Spilling the Beans. A vivid and funny story, it is as moving as it is a cracking good read.

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Spilling the Beans by Clarissa Dickson Wright is described as an autobiography filled with humorous anecdotes and vibrant energy. It is noted for its blend of pain and good humour, creating a compelling and occasionally heart-wrenching narrative, praised for its engaging storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340933893

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Illustration: 2 x 8pp colour pictures

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 336

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Biography & Memoir Clarissa Dickson Wright Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction

About the Author

Clarissa Dickson Wright found fame alongside Jennifer Paterson as one half of the much loved, TV cooking partnership Two Fat Ladies. She is the author of five cookery books including The Game Cookbook and, most recently, Sunday Roast, both with Johnny Scott. She is also a passionate supporter of the Countryside Alliance and of rural life and pursuits. She lives a little in London but mostly in Scotland.