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Nigella Lawson: A Biography

Nigella Lawson is admired for her enthusiasm for good food, and her cookbooks have sold around the world. She has also hosted television shows in Britain and the United States, built a kitchenware business, and raised two young children, making her a model for many people who want to enjoy life fully.

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Behind that polished image lies a painful episode of loss within her family, one that seems almost too heavy for any single person to carry. Gilly Smith, drawing on conversations with the presenter's friends and colleagues, sets out to find the mix of influences that shaped her personality and her public appeal. The result is an account of a woman whose warmth and talent have made her a cultural figure.

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