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Number one New York Times bestseller

In this highly anticipated memoir, Ina Garten—beloved as the Barefoot Contessa, bestselling cookbook author, Food Network star, Instagram favorite, and cultural icon—invites readers to join her at the table as she shares her personal journey.

Named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review, Time, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country, this captivating memoir offers a candid, engaging, and inspiring look at Ina’s life and career. While she makes success seem effortless, every milestone she has achieved is the result of determination, bold decisions, and a meticulous eye for detail. In her signature voice—warm, witty, and unmistakably Ina—she recounts decades of challenges, triumphs, and unexpected turns with a spirit of adventure and a touch of humor.

From a complex childhood to meeting and marrying the love of her life, Jeffrey, while still in college, from a monotonous job in Washington, D.C., to taking a leap of faith and buying a specialty food store in the Hamptons, Ina has always forged her own path. What began with a single Barefoot Contessa shop evolved into bestselling cookbooks and a celebrated television career, teaching millions how to cook and entertain with confidence.

Now, for the first time, she shares her story in vivid detail, along with the valuable lessons she has learned along the way: Pursue what you love, because passion leads to excellence. Take big risks. And always be ready when luck comes your way.