Published in August, famous pastry chef Lisa Donovan’s autobiographical book Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger: A Memoir became one of the most talked-about works of the year 2020 with its immersive narration and her amazing life story.

In her book, James Beard Award 2018 winner Donovan talks about the hardships she faced during her childhood and teenage years and how she held on to her passion of baking to find her path and reached her dreams, as well as disclosing the challenges women of the hospitality industry face every day. After making a name for herself with her skills in the kitchen, Lisa Donovan is now inspiring her readers with her honesty and courage.