Humble Pie

By: Gordon Ramsay

Narrated by: Gordon Ramsay

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's Summary

This is Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world's most famous and infamous chef. He also discusses his difficult childhood, his brother's heroin addiction, and his failed first career as a footballer.

©2006 Gordon Ramsay Holdings Ltd (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers, London, UK

Do wish it was unabridged though. . .

I am a massive Ramsay fan. He has such a passion, intensity and energy for his work it is incredibly inspiring. His story was so genuine and heartfelt and I absolutely loved it.
Also, not always the case when an author narrates their own story - I found his narration to be superb.

Gordon Ramsay Revealed

What did you love best about Humble Pie?

Gordon Ramsay is so much more than his over-bearing, sometimes caustic personality. Listening to his story gave an understanding of why he is so driven and holds such high expectations. It also shows that he has just as big a heart as his personality.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Humble Pie?

He lets us in to so much of his early personal life. His issues with his dad and how that shaped who he became spoke to me.

What does Gordon Ramsay bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is so kind of a person and that doesn't always come through when you watch his shows. Also, that he is such a strong person who has overcome adversity to come out on top.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I was lucky enough to be on a road trip and could listen to it in one sitting. I didn't stop as often as I normally would because I wanted to finish it.

Humble Ramsay

A candid look into the early years of Gordon Ramsay. This was a great listen narrated by the author. Fingers are crossed for an Unabridged version.

Hell's Kitchen!

If you respect one of the world's top chefs, you will enjoy Gordon's autobiographical account of his rise to stardom. Funny yet touching.

It's RAW!

The only complaint is that it ended and left me craving more. Incredible man, sincerely.

Interesting Insight but Not a Tell All Biography

Would you consider the audio edition of Humble Pie to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version but I would immediately answer yes. Gordon has such a unique way of delivering his thoughts that having him narrate his own book is what truly makes it entertaining and worth listening to. As with many, I enjoy when an author narrates their own book and this is no different. It felt like I was being told stories instead of reading a book about someone's life. I would have preferred to hear the unabridged version but it was still enjoyable. Some of his stories went into great detail while others just touched the surface: this was not a tell all autobiography as many would desire but it does give some background into Gordon Ramsay's life that otherwise would have been unknown to me. Being such a big fan of him, I was happy to get to know a little more about the real person he is.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed hearing about Gordon's childhood. In his most formative years he had to deal with issues that are not easy and often lead to people taking a very dark path in life, as was the case with his brother. To hear about how this helped fuel his passion gave a little insight into what makes him tick.

What about Gordon Ramsay’s performance did you like?

Gordon's performance was great and I think made the book enjoyable. Any other narrator would not have done it justice.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Restaurant King

A little disapointed.

I am a big fan of Hells Kitchen and Gordon Ramsay but this book falls a little short for me. He is 40 plus years old and he can only produce a book 3 hours long? I enjoyed what content there was but felt like he must have left something out... just wanted more and thats the reason for 3 stars.

Enjoyable

I really enjoyed listening about the life of Gordon Ramsay told by Gordon Ramsay. I did not like that it was abridged... I want more detail.

Fantastic

This book is very well written and makes me feel that I have more in common with my girlfriends celebrity crush. Very well done.

fantastic

Gordon Ramseys story is very inspiring and shows you what true hard work can get you.

Humble Pie - Wow!

This was my first choice on Audible. I thought it may be interesting and give an insight into a well known man. I was very surprised by the book. It is extremely well written and Gordon narrates well, there are moments when you can hear the emotion in his voice.

This book has given me a very different view of Gordon Ramsay. I actually thought he was loud, rude and insensitive. I was very wrong. This book not only details his childhood and his career, it gives a real feel for what makes him tick and how he has become the man he is.

I would thoroughly recommend it. I listened to it in one session and played it again later.

Eat It

Told in the familiar tones of the Ramsey we all know, I found myself looking forward to listening to this on the commute to and from work. It gives a good insight into Ramsey's difficult upbringing, his 'near miss' of playing with Rangers, his early career and the fishbowl that is the London restaurant scene. I felt he was pretty honest about his influences, good and bad, his lucky breaks and his dedication to perfection that drives himself almost to distraction. In the end, you come away thinking that for all the money and fame, he's chosen a life that's never going to be an easy ride.

Fantastic, shame it's abridged!

I'm a big Ramsay fan and really enjoyed hearing his story. Seriously inspiring guy, just shows life is really all about hard work. I just wish they'd have made an unabridged version, however as the book illustrates, he's a busy man!

Yes, chef, I like it.

This is a great story, brilliantly well told and narrated by Gordon himself. His breathy, chatty style is just right for the content. The first f...... h... comes as a bit of a shock (I kept expecting him to be bleeped!) but it is no holds barred as he describes his tough childhood and rise to the top. Skulduggery and backstabbing in the kitchen and his views on other chefs provide laughs, but his total passion for food, and, indeed, life comes over clearly. Humble he ain't, but obviously very proud of what he has achieved, and quite right too. Very inspiring.

YES chef !!

I really enjoyed you reading this to me whilst doing my Gym workouts…sad it’s come to an end 😢

Ramsey heading for the top

Absolutely mesmorising story and even more t.. up. Cheers Mr. Ramsey you did well man!

Absolutely incredible

I wanted to understand what drives Gordon Ramsey, and this book does that.
I have so much admiration for this man, his drive and passion.
I have worked in catering and been to catering college. I know how tough this life is,
I recently saw a TV show with him cooking with his daughter which showed a different side to him. It made me sit up and watch him.

I have no time for gobby chefs, I have worked for too many and have little respect because they don’t say why they they are screaming.

I was interested how Gordon had become so famous? This book explains it.

I have a new found respect for him, but I still think he can tone down the language!
The difference now is that I have a new found respect for this man. What I want to know is how he physical has found time to squash so much into his life, good and bad.

I have now gone out and bought one of his cook books to see what is so amazing about his food.

I think Gordon’s skills are needed in all our lives, to inspire and be inspired. I share his passion for the best food possible and refuse to eat crap and will have no hesitation in sending food back to a kitchen because someone has killed the meal by using pre prepared rubbish and poor quality ingredients! If you are going to cook, then cook, don’t churn out rubbish and call it food!

I hope Gordon continues to write about his life onwards as it’s so fascinating to read and get an insight about what feeds people’s passion and need to do their very best every second of the day!!

I get criticised for having too high standards in wanting to succeed, in working my heart out and to share my love through food.

Keep on loving your family Gordon because they will help keep you grounded, we don’t have to be superheroes 24 hrs a day, maybe 23 hours a day?

Brilliant loved a very minute, would recommend it

Absolutely loved listening to this book on to the next one I hope brilliant..

brilliant

loved it from start to finish just wish it was longer and that Gordon Ramsey could narrate more books got me through a long night shift

Jocks away 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Absolutely brilliant. Gordon is a self accomplished master in the culinary world. Love his sharing of his own life in Scotland and the struggles he battled/battles to become the best in the world in my opinion. Such a role model and i will be looking for a new audio book from him