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.