Spilling the Beans

Clarissa Dickson Wright

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Biography: general, Autobiography: general, Prose: non-fiction, General cookery & recipes

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The number one bestselling, no holds barred autobiography of a best-loved cook whose life has led her from wealth and privilege to alcoholism, bankruptcy and eventually fame in TWO FAT LADIES.

Clarissa was born into wealth and privilege, as a child, shooting and hunting were the norm and pigeons were flown in from Cairo for supper. Her mother was an Australian heiress, her father was a brilliant surgeon to the Royal family. But he was also a tyrannical and violent drunk who used to beat her and force her to eat carrots with slugs still clinging to them. Clarissa was determined and clever, though, and her ambition led her to a career in the law. At the age of 21, she was the youngest ever woman to be called to the Bar.

Disaster struck when her adored mother died suddenly. It was to lead to a mind-numbing decade of wild over-indulgence. Rich from her inheritance, in the end Clarissa partied away her entire fortune. It was a long, hard road to recovery along which Clarissa finally faced her demons and turned to the one thing that had always brought her joy - cooking. Now at last she has found success, sobriety - and peace. With the stark honesty and the brilliant wit we love her for, Clarissa recounts the tale of a life lived to extremes. A vivid and funny story, it is as moving as it is a cracking good read.

Praise for Spilling the Beans

Packed with hilarious anecdotes, fizzing with energy, throbbing with pain, this has to be the autobiography of the year - Daily Mail
She packs her story with marvellous anecdotes - Sunday Times
This is a searing book, but also one with rays of good humour - Country Life
Extraordinary and occasionally heartbreaking story - Belfast Telegraph
Fascinating' 'An often funny, shocking and very honest read - Active Life

Clarissa Dickson Wright

Clarissa Dickson Wright, formerly of Two Fat Ladies fame, has ten cookery books, one Food Anthology and an autobiography to her name. She starred with Johnny Scott in three series of Clarissa and the Countryman for BBC2 and they co-authored the bestselling The Game Cookbook and Sunday Roast. Her no-nonsense approach to food led to frequent media appearances and her outspoken and witty views won her many friends. She was a passionate supporter of rural life and pursuits. Sadly, Clarissa died aged 66 on Saturday 15th March 2014 at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary. She will be greatly missed. Johnny Scott is a farmer, naturalist and historian and has written for many newspapers and magazines.