Burn the Place: A Memoir
Burn the Place: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
250
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Indiana, Illinois • 1980s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Burn the Place: A Memoir by Iliana Regan follows Regan's journey from her childhood in rural Indiana to her accomplishments as a celebrated chef in Chicago, exploring themes such as addiction, farm life, and queer identity. Sensitive topics include alcohol dependency, childhood gender dysphoria, and familial dysfunction.
Gritty
Emotional
Challenging
Mysterious
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Iliana Regan's Burn the Place: A Memoir is a raw and vividly written journey through her struggles with identity, addiction, and culinary innovation. Critics praise her lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, while some note the narrative's nonlinear structure can be challenging. A compelling read for those interested in the interplay between personal demons and creative passion.
Who Should Read Burn the Place: A Memoir?
Readers who appreciate gritty, raw memoirs detailing personal struggle and triumphs will enjoy Burn the Place: A Memoir by Iliana Regan. Fans of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential and Tara Westover’s Educated will find Regan’s storytelling compelling and relatable.
250
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Indiana, Illinois • 1980s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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