Things I do not read : memoirs and food writing. This is the exception. I couldn't put it down and absolutely had a little cry at the end. Tucci's writing is both genuinely funny (see terrible puns and shameless name dropping) and at the same time very moving. The recipes included (that I have made) are delicious and add to the experience of the book. Highly recommend for fans of StanleyTucci and food in general