Erin French's Finding Freedom is a tantalizing memoir filled with vivid descriptions of food. Take, for instance, this evocative description that just transports the reader into the kitchen: "... effortlessly flipping oversize golden pancakes high in the air, all the while whistling happy tunes through his teeth. Each cake he flipped made a hiss! and splat! as its uncooked side hit the hot grill." However, the memoir is not all about savory smells and delicious delights... French blends her love for the culinary arts with emotional stories and astute observations about her personal journey. While French may seem to be living the dream life now with her award-winning, farm-to-table restaurant and happy family life in small-town Maine, French came from humble beginnings and a difficult childhood. Trigger warning as French's writing can be raw at times, especially when she opens up about her struggles with depression and substance abuse.