Chef Al Raw and Uncut

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For the last three decades, Chef Alan Michals has been one of the most coveted and highly respected personal chefs and estate managers in the business. He's lived and worked in the private homes and megayachts of the rich and famous, including former presidents, movie moguls, rock stars, and billionaires. In this explosive memoir, Chef Al reveals the raw and uncut truth about his experiences with some of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. From serving as the personal chef of Gerald and Betty Ford at their desert home in Rancho Mirage to cooking for and managing the estates of such A-list celebrities as Rod Stewart and Jerry Weintraub, Chef Al holds nothing back, including both the good and the bad. A former Recon Marine, Chef Al tells his story with color and candor. Whether preparing a dinner party for Hollywood actors and producers, golfing at elite courses, or sport fishing with billionaires, he lives his life with passion-and now he's sharing his jaw-dropping adventures with the world.