"Finding Freedom" was a truly interesting novel, told in memoir and through recipes. As a wonderful chef, our author Erin French talks of how cooking and learning to become a chef helped her life become better, how she healed from personal abuse, and how she has her life in order now. This novel reminded me a lot of "The Glass House" and "Educated". Erin talks of how she raised her child as a single mother, which was quite difficult for her. Additionally, I enjoyed French's writing style. I felt that she had created an interesting narrative to tell of her story and her life successes. Lastly, she talks of the beautiful life she has created in Maine, her delicious cooking, and her current success. I felt that I was reminded of many of my favorite memoirs, and it was an interesting concept. I think her talk of hope, love, and success is incredibly inspiring.