Cake Eater

De: Carl Radke

Narrado por: Carl Radke

For fans of raw celebrity memoirs, Bravo Summer House star Carl Radke gives listeners a look into his unfiltered journey of recovery, resilience and transformation.

“In Cake Eater, Carl Radke invites us into a deeply personal journey through loss, growth, and finding hope again. It’s an honest, heartfelt reminder that healing takes time and self-compassion, but it’s within reach.”—Lori Gottlieb, Bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone and New York Times "Ask The Therapist" columnist

Sober Carl isn’t fun—or is he?

Carl Radke’s path from reality TV’s party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward. Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl’s journey in the spotlight has forced him to confront personal battles under public scrutiny. Beyond the cameras, he’s faced struggles with addiction, the weight of toxic masculinity, the heartbreaking loss of his brother and a quest to find real joy in a world that equates fun with alcohol.

In this candid memoir, Carl opens up about a side of his life few have seen. With unfiltered honesty, he takes listeners through the highs and lows, from career shifts and family dynamics to finding peace in his recovery. Each chapter dives into the hard-earned lessons he’s gathered, proving that life can be fulfilling—even without a drink. His story shows that fun and authenticity aren’t only compatible with sobriety; they can thrive because of it.

Whether processing grief, navigating sober relationships or confronting the public’s perceptions, Carl’s journey is one of resilience, growth and self-discovery. Through vulnerability and humor, Carl redefines “fun,” reminding listeners that the most meaningful transformations come from within. This memoir is a must-hear for anyone seeking the courage to redefine their own path.

©2025 Carl Radke (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

So Relatable and Comforting❤️

First I have to say THANK YOU Carl for being so helpful, vulnerable and understanding. I know it’s not easy to do that and you not only do it with kindness to yourself but to others as well who are experiencing similar issues. That means more than you can ever imagine. This book had me tearing up many times for different reasons. Many of those reasons being so personally relevant to me. This book helped me to feel better about my own personal journeys in life. Especially this very fresh and very new path I currently find myself on. This book is raw and real and that’s so important to others who need a guiding hand in life. I love that he narrated it too. That makes it even better because his honesty, his sincerity and the beauty of his soul shines through his every word. Again I can’t say thank you enough for your amazing work❤️

So good!

I wish it was longer! Loved the story and vulnerability. It was a great listen.

Raw & real

I really enjoyed reading Carl Radke’s book. As someone who watches Summer House, it’s been incredibly meaningful to see Carl’s journey in real time, especially his healing from addiction and the personal growth he’s worked so hard to achieve. His vulnerability throughout the book felt honest, reflective, and hopeful.

As someone who has also walked through divorce, I deeply respect the heart-wrenching decision he made to call off his engagement. Choosing what is right long-term, even when it causes short-term pain, takes courage and self-awareness. That part of his story especially resonated with me. I only wish I had the courage to call mine off before having to go through pain, disappointment, embarrassment & a very expensive & drawn out divorce.

I truly hope Lindsey finds healing as well, and that one day they’re able to rebuild a friendship rooted in mutual respect and growth.

Overall, the book was great — encouraging, transparent, and inspiring. At times it felt a little repetitive, but honestly, I didn’t mind because the message of growth, recovery, and self-work is worth hearing more than once.

Thank you, Carl!

Full Circle

I really enjoyed this book, Carl’s story of true resilience after such a failure to thrive due to addiction. He is raw, vulnerable and truly living in his purpose. Bravo!

reflective and honest

Carl was very open, honest and vulnerable. highly recommend for anyone considering sobriety or questioning their relationship with substance. obviously also recommend for any bravo fans.