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Made From Scratch: A Memoir

by Sandra Lee

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     I took a chance last week & ordered her 4 new cookbooks slated to be available in November & I ordered this one also--just arrived. A great birthday gift-what a woman! I am inspired to do more.

     One thing I know for sure as a woman who was up & "at them" at 5 AM for 25+ years on Wall Street, when your enemies wake up finally and realize that it just might be too late for them to "catch up".....you are finally able to slow down a little to their speed. Good for Sandra Lee that she let all of the warts be shown-I admire her more now. My daughter introduced me to her & finally now that I am retired at age 55 I can enjoy an easy lifestyle. Sandra has given us all so many ideas for a good life. Thanks Sandra Lee & Food Network!
Scarlet of Tara, New Orleans (Amazon.com)

Book Description
The true story of how celebrity chef Sandra Lee went from being raised on food stamps to starring in her own TV show, Semi-Homemade Cooking, on the Food Network.

     This powerful, emotional, and astonishing story will inspire anyone who has faced adversity to overcome challenges and persevere. Sandra’s candid account of her personal journey offers a rare glimpse into the life of the woman behind the phenomenal success of Semi-Homemade. Smart, witty, and moving, Made From Scratch is an uplifting tale of determination and survival. Sandra is stunningly open about her abusive childhood and the responsibility thrust upon her at an early age to be the caretaker of her family.

     Through a series of tragedies and challenges, she painfully discovered that we are all responsible for the choices we make in life. With the guidance of her grandmother, Sandra learned to be a self-sufficient and independent woman. After moving to Wisconsin at 15 to live with her father, an unexpected tragedy and the fallout from his mistakes required her to get her own apartment while still in high school. At 21, Sandra moved to Los Angeles, where she found tremendous success, launching her first product line, Kurtain Kraft. Working with the gritty resolve and make-do skills she learned as a child, she became a millionaire by the time she was 25, only to lose her fortune before the age of 30 and have to start all over again. Sandra started Semi-Homemade, smarter and wiser from her past mistakes, and has never looked back.

     Now dedicated to helping others through various charities and foundations, Sandra is committed to aiding and inspiring people to reach their dreams. Her unforgettable story will show that if she can do it, you can too. Made From Scratch will make you laugh, cry, think, and embrace the grace and glory in every day. Sometimes feisty but always sincere, Made From Scratch has all of the ingredients that make up the recipe of a courageous life and remarkable success.

About the Author:
Sandra Lee is a lifestyle expert and a New York Times and Amazon.com best-selling author. With 13 books to her credit, she is the host of a top-rated TV show, Semi-Homemade Cooking, on the Food Network. Sandra resides in Los Angeles and New York City.