Fascinating memoir of a full and varied life

This wonderful memoir covers Prue Leith’s life from her childhood in South Africa, through her wide ranging, numerous and fascinating careers in the worlds of cookery, journalism, business and television plus so much more– all told in her inimitable straight forward style.

I hadn’t know much about Prue Leith outside of what I have seen of her on TV, so this book turned out to be surprising and interesting.  I had no idea how many organisations Prue has been influential in, though had heard hints about some aspects of her colourful life.  This memoir goes up to her joining the The Great British Bake Off TV programme, so there is not much about that, but plenty about everything else!

I found the anecdotal style of this memoir off putting to begin with as I felt it lacked personal depth.  Indeed there was a point, early on,  where I wondered whether to continue reading it.  However I did and got used to the writing style and came to love the book.  I was a fan of Prue Leith when I bought the book and now that I have finished it I am also a admirer of her great achievements.   I had no idea how much she has done in her life, and how much positive change she has brought about.  What an amazing woman!

Perfect for reading in small chunks (or devouring in a few sittings!).  5*s from me.  

Set:  London (mainly)

Publisher: Quercus

Publication Date:  September 2022

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