{"product_id":"hungry-for-life-a-self-taught-chefs-lifelong-hunger-quest-for-knowledge-and-desire-for-success-9780578477930","title":"Hungry For Life: A self-taught chef's lifelong hunger, quest for knowledge, and desire for success","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the inspirational true story of Carlo Molinaro, born into a poor family in Italy during World War II. His father made him quit school by the second grade to work a job. Having no skills or schooling, Carlo worked his way up from bus boy to restaurant owner, motiviated by the words and guidance of his mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe worked at high-class restaurants and hotels throughout Europe, Bermuda, and the U.S., learning how to cook and from the chefs at those establishments. Along the way, he learned new languages and observed what worked and didn't work in these restaurants, waiting for the day he could save enough money to open his own restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter journeying to the United States, which he only knew from the westerns he watched as a boy, he finally arrived in Houston, Texas during the oil boom. He was able to open his own restaurant near the famous Galleria shopping area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe kept his menu simple, serving rustic homestyle Italian meals using only the freshest ingredients. He treated every diner like family and built a loyal customer base. He ran the restaurant for over 28 years, until health issues forced him to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe decided to write a book to show readers that everyone can be successful in life, if they approach their opportunites with discipline and drive while showing respect and courtesy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12665394\"\u003eCarlo Molinaro\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12665395\"\u003eJohn Dees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Carlo Molinaro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780578477930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0578477939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO003000\"\u003eBusiness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Carlo Molinaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44580470718701,"sku":"9780578477930","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_e0663a3f-8b33-463b-8dc3-d3868b26b985.jpg?v=1702075852","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/hungry-for-life-a-self-taught-chefs-lifelong-hunger-quest-for-knowledge-and-desire-for-success-9780578477930","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}