Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

Ina Garten, the beloved Barefoot Contessa and author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, invites readers into her personal world with Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir. This intimate and inspiring account chronicles a remarkable journey, from a challenging childhood and meeting the love of her life, Jeffrey, to a career that transformed from a bureaucratic job to owning a specialty food store, authoring New York Times Best Sellers, and becoming a celebrated television host.

Garten's signature voice brings her past and process to life, detailing decades of personal challenges, adventures, and unexpected career twists. Her accomplishments, born from hard work and exquisite attention to detail, offer profound life lessons: pursue what you love, swing for the fences, and always Be Ready When the Luck Happens. This memoir is a testament to blazing one's own trail and teaching millions how to cook and entertain.

Recognized as a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by The New York Times Book Review, Time, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country, this is a captivating exploration of Food Culture and personal growth. It's a must-read for fans of Biographies & Memoirs seeking an entertaining and inspiring narrative.