{"product_id":"raw-truths-of-a-chefs-life-addiction-passion-and-the-lessons-that-saved-me-paperback","title":"Raw Truths of A Chef's Life: Addiction, Passion and The Lessons That Saved Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMoses Hernandez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw Truths of a Chef's Life: Addiction, Passion, and the Lessons That Saved Me (Legacy Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bronx to high volume kitchens, from addiction to recovery, from heartbreak to hope - Chef Moses Hernandez has lived a life behind the line few could imagine. In this raw, deeply personal memoir, Hernandez takes you on a journey through the heat of the kitchen and the chaos of his own struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith honesty as sharp as a chef's knife, he lays bare the price of passion: the sacrifices, the scars, the broken dreams, and the small victories that gave him the strength to keep going. From culinary school highs to moments of crushing loss, from finding love for food to losing - and rebuilding - love for himself, this book is an unflinching portrait of what it really takes to build a life in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a memoir, Raw Truths from a Chef's Life is a testament to character, grit, and the human spirit. For anyone who has ever wondered what goes on behind the swinging doors - or inside the heart of a chef - this is a story of resilience, growth, and the healing power of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition features added chapters related to the food industry in an effort to inspire future culinarians. It can also serve to inspire those in the industry and beyond as well. The purpose of the update was to have this first publish work serve as it's own special piece in the catalog of Chef and Author Moses Hernandez. Many of these chapters are included in \"The Raw Journey: A Chef's Honest Path Toward's Growth\". Now the new Legacy Jewel section gives this book a special edition quality for those who enjoy a good story!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author's Other Title \"The Raw Journey: A Chef's Honest Path Towards Growth\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA breakout memoir rising across Google \u0026amp; Bing\u003c\/strong\u003e, appearing in top results for \u003cem\u003echef memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003echef sobriety book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003echef addiction book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003echef recovery memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBronx chef memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003echef mental health book\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAdopted by major library systems\u003c\/strong\u003e across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles County, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Delaware, Colorado, New Hampshire and multiple New Jersey regional networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDistributed worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, available through international retailers across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCarried by global booksellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003ePorrúa (Mexico)\u003c\/strong\u003e - one of the largest and most respected bookstore chains in Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eUsed in high schools, culinary programs, correctional bookstores and recovery groups\u003c\/strong\u003e as a teaching tool for resilience, mental health, and lived experience in the culinary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePraised by hospitality leaders, educators, and mental-health advocates\u003c\/strong\u003e for its honesty, depth, and real-world impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA rising voice in the conversation around chef mental health\u003c\/strong\u003e, addiction recovery, burnout, leadership, and emotional truth in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFeatured on podcasts and social platforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting with thousands of readers, chefs, students, and individuals in recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eWritten by a chef with nearly 30 years on the line\u003c\/strong\u003e, over eight years of sobriety, and more than 140 pounds lost - a story built on lived truth, not theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA global resilience story\u003c\/strong\u003e resonating across cultures, communities, and kitchens - proof that growth is possible at any age, in any environment, and after any fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51891271368992,"sku":"9798231795703","price":20.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/R-U-saczMW9798231795703.webp?v=1781964231","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/raw-truths-of-a-chefs-life-addiction-passion-and-the-lessons-that-saved-me-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}