Finding Freedom is a marvelous read, an emotionally charged story that is equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting.

Food is at the front and center of Ms. French’s memoir and she writes lyrically about it. On their first visit to the diner, her grandfather handed her and her sister each a fried doughnut.

French chronicles her struggles, failures and triumphs in a lyrically written new memoir.

An acclaimed chef and restaurateur offers engaging stories from the kitchen and beyond.

In this affecting debut memoir, chef French unflinchingly chronicles the victories and failures that led to her establishing The Lost Kitchen, her renowned restaurant in Freedom, Maine.