Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cookin'

Written by Paula Deen

Narrated by Paula Deen

• Fans love Paula Deen: Paula Deen: It Ain’t About the Cookin’ spent over 3 months on the New York Times bestseller list: there are over 500,000 hardcovers in print..

• A superstar author: Paula Deen is an American icon. She is one of the most popular hosts on the Food Network and with more than 6 million books in print, an expanding restaurant empire, her own line of furniture, cookware, and tableware, Paula’s fame and retail power will only continue to grow..

• Rags-to-riches, the real Paula Deen: Starting with only $200 and plenty of faith and courage, Paula achieved success beyond her wildest dreams. She speaks to readers as frankly about her struggles along the way, including her difficult first marriage and her battle with agoraphobia. .

• Fairy tale marriage: Paula gives all the details on the romance with tugboat captain Michael Groover that ?captured the hearts of fans across the country. .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Apr 3, 2007
• ISBN: 9780743568845

Paula Deen

Paula Deen is the bestselling author of eighteen books and an Emmy Award–winning Food Network television star. She was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. She later moved to Savannah, where she started The Bag Lady catering company. The business took off and evolved into The Lady & Sons restaurant, which is located in Savannah’s historic district and specializes in Southern cooking. She also co-owns Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House with her brother. Paula publishes a bimonthly magazine, Cooking with Paula Deen, and is a regular guest on QVC, where she sells her books and food products.

Reviews for Paula Deen

[debjoy81 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed! Entertaining from start to finish! I definitely recommend

[booklover3258 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I've always been a fan of Paula Deen's shows and her food. I've made a few of her recipes and they always came out delish! I had a chance to meet her and her family a few years ago at an autograph session at her restaurant in Savannah. This was the book she signed. I enjoyed this book and her stories of growing up with agoraphobia, being penniless and rising her way up to stardom and fame. She seems to be a very down to earth person and the book was very cute just like her. I'm excited for the recipes at the end of each chapter and look forward to making them in my home.

[e5j · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I actually wanted to read this book because someone told me Paula Deen suffered from severe anxiety and agoraphobia and wrote all about it. I'm not agoraphobic but I get panic attacks and I was curious. She only brought it up briefly a couple times and then seemingly figured out her reasons why and cured herself.

I liked this book a little because I like the cook, not the book, and it really needed to be cut in half. She gave out odd advice on opening a restaurant. That said, she told some "secrets" about who she really is. She's a real person, and she's lived a real life. I saw some reviewers who really trashed on her for what she's done. Dude. Like you haven't ever made a mistake? Come on. She was brave for being so real in this book. Other than that the only good thing were the recipes.

[auntieknickers · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Autobiography is not my favorite genre, but having watched Paula Deen's show a few times, the book caught my eye when I saw it on the new book shelf at the library. Paula Deen is known for Southern-style "comfort food" and it appears she has needed quite a bit of comfort in her somewhat turbulent life. Fans of Ms. Deen will enjoy the book and be happy for the much better life she has made for herself with the help of her sons.

[sunshine608 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good. Written just like she talks. Good Inspiration for overcoming and following your dreams. Honest.

[tcrutch_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved reading this book - I read it in only a few hours. Paula shares some of her secrets with classic southern charm...what more could you want!

[abbylibrarian_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Paula Deen's life is a true success story. When she started her first business at the age of 42, she was struggling to hold her rocky marriage together and barely had two nickels to rub together. Throughout all her troubles, Deen has persevered and followed her dreams. The book is an interesting read and it's told just as if Paula was sitting in your living room telling you her life story. She includes recipes for some of the foods that she mentions in her chapters. An excellent read if you're looking for something fairly light and conversational. I enjoyed it immensely!

[lyssrose · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Every bit as fun and goofy as you'd expect from Paula Deen!