Sandra Lee releases new book 'Made From Scratch'- her real life story of
determination, survival and success.
The true story of how celebrity chef Sandra Lee went from being raised on food
stamps to starring in her own TV show, Semi-Homemade Cooking, on the Food
Network.
This powerful, emotional, and astonishing story will inspire anyone who has
faced adversity to overcome challenges and persevere. Sandra?s candid account
of her personal journey offers a rare glimpse into the life of the woman behind
the phenomenal success of Semi-Homemade.
Smart, witty, and moving, Made From Scratch is an uplifting tale of
determination and survival. Sandra is stunningly open about her abusive
childhood and the responsibility thrust upon her at an early age to be the
caretaker of her family.
Through a series of tragedies and challenges, she painfully discovered that we
are all responsible for the choices we make in life. With the guidance of her
grandmother, Sandra learned to be a self-sufficient and independent woman.
After moving to Wisconsin at 15 to live with her father, an unexpected tragedy
and the fallout from his mistakes required her to get her own apartment while
still in high school. At 21, Sandra moved to Los Angeles, where she found
tremendous success, launching her first product line, Kurtain Kraft.
Working with the gritty resolve and make-do skills she learned as a child, she
became a millionaire by the time she was 25, only to lose her fortune before
the age of 30 and have to start all over again. Sandra started Semi-Homemade,
smarter and wiser from her past mistakes, and has never looked back.
Now dedicated to helping others through various charities and foundations,
Sandra is committed to aiding and inspiring people to reach their dreams. Her
unforgettable story will show that if she can do it, you can too. Made From
Scratch will make you laugh, cry, think, and embrace the grace and glory in
every day. Sometimes feisty but always sincere, Made From Scratch has all of
the ingredients that make up the recipe of a courageous life and remarkable
success.
