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One of Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2022!
 

“An unvarnished account of a turbulent life. Grittier than anything we’ve read about Bourdain before. Leerhsen is not here, though, to discredit or dismiss his subject. His admiration for Bourdain is nearly always apparent. It’s hard to say if Bourdain would have liked this book. Either way, I suspect he would have admired the author’s guts.”

—Dwight Garner, The New York Times

 
“With zesty verve, Leerhsen dramatically unfolds an entertaining, ultimately tragic tale. A chatty, quick-witted portrait of a complicated, tormented man.”

—Kirkus Reviews

 
“A well-researched, thoughtful examination… Leerhsen’s page-turner provides a well-rounded portrait, acknowledging Bourdain’s faults as well as his empathy, work ethic, and creativity.”

—Library Journal

 
“A three-dimensional view of a man who cultivated authenticity, relayed with similarly frank humor.”

—Publishers Weekly

 


Down and Out in Paradise Anthony Bourdain