The Apprentice: My Life In The Kitchen

In this captivating memoir, the man whom Julie Child has called "the best chef in America" tells the story of his rise from frightened apprentice to Emmy Award-winning superstar, teaching millions of Americans how to cook and shaping the nation's tastes in the bargain. Caught up in the action of his mother's café, Jacques proved to be a natural, and worked his way up the ladder in the feudal system of France's most famous restaurant.