Finding Freedom by Erin French

A powerful memoir of a life surrounded by and later saved by food. Her childhood was tough working under the thumb of her oppressive father in the family diner. He didn't dish out praise and was often verbally abusive but working with the family did give her an appreciation for hard work and good food. She became a single mom, then found herself in a bad marriage, failed at a business and slid further down the rabbit hole of addiction before getting clean and starting a very successful restaurant. Her story is tough to read at times but the writing is totally honest and hopeful. This will appeal to anyone who has dreamed of owning a restaurant or readers of gritty memoirs like THE GLASS CASTLE.  4 stars