Eat a Peach: A Memoir

Please note, I received an Advance Readers Copy via NetGalley. David Chang is gifted but his bad temper and his battle with depression are his downfalls. He's made plenty of mistakes, has royally gone beyond pissing people off, passed up excellent opportunities due to his stubbornness and ill-temper, and ... no wonder his Omma calls him "Baby King." Not because he is entitled but because he acts like a spoiled, entitled brat, but in a loving way. 

That's the thing about this book is he comes clean about who he is and doesn't beat around the bush or make any excuses. He'll tell you straight up, "I'm an a$$4013." What I enjoy is how he explains why he is one and owns up his s4it. He's a massive depressant, OCD, solar visioned for his visual way, self-doubting, and not comfortable in his own skin. Word of advice to Mr. Chang: you are fine. You're not a Twinkie but a fusion. Remember how you described what fusion food is.

I do love the moments where he reflects and talks about his time with Anthony Bourdain and how much he influenced and centered David Chang. They both are so similar and that scares Mr. Chang. "...How I'm still alive?" asks David Chang. It reveals now matter how successful you are, you are still never good enough in your own eyes but in the eyes of others, you are a winner.

What a great surprise this book was! I absolutely loved it. I laughed out loud in some points. The author's honesty was refreshing. I bought a couple issues of Lucky Peach & felt like it was a vanity project. My impressions were probably incorrect. I had no idea that D.C. suffered from bipolar disorder. I think his brutal honesty about his struggles was inspiring.Loved the parts about the casino owner & Vegas. We can put two & two together and figure this is Steve Wynn. The writing was very good. I appreciated that he gave credit to so many people who helped him in one way or the other.The parts about Anthony Bourdain were heartbreaking as expected. The Chick Fil A story is super funny. Reading this made me miss the bad boys I've worked with over my 20± years in food service.