Man on fire: of life, love, literature, and really good barbecue : a memoir

"Known for multiple popular PBS shows and internationally bestselling books, Raichlen is the man who re-invented modern barbecue-a passion that led him to 75 countries on 6 continents, earning 5 James Beard Awards and an induction into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. Long before that, though, he was a French literature scholar, medievalist, translator at a prestigious Parisian cooking school, restaurant critic, wine-and-spirits writer, and novelist. With candor and passion, Man on Fire shares the formative moments that shaped Raichlen's career, including the early struggles as a freelance writer, his breakout success with The Barbecue Bible, and how an awkward first appearance on The Today Show kicked off a television career spanning more than two decades in English, French, and Italian"-- Provided by publisher.