Paula Deen by Paula Deen, Sherry Suib Cohen (2007, Hardcover)

As a fan of Paula Deen's cooking show on the Food Network, I was excited to read her life story and read more about the personal side of this fascinating woman. I was not disappointed by this book. It is a page turner and reads almost like a novel. Her story is honest, funny, sad and inspiring. She tells about the untimely deaths of her parents, her difficult marriage to her son's father, her struggle with agoraphobia and panic attacks and how she overcame it all to start her own successful business and ultimately find the love of her life. Included are family photographs and recipes.