Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir

Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir by Ben Shewry is a vivid and thoughtful memoir that traces the creative mind behind the kitchen. Blending personal reflection with culinary passion, Shewry shares the drive, discipline, and curiosity that shape a chef’s life, while revealing how obsession can become a force for craft and discovery. This is a book for readers who enjoy biographies, food writing, and stories of ambition . Honest, engaging, and deeply human, it offers a look at the pressures and pleasures of pursuing excellence, and the emotional journey that comes with building a life around taste, creativity, and hard work.