Eric Ripert's Book Recommendations

"Speaks of everyone having an ultimate goal in life, but most of us are too afraid to pursue it. The encouragement to fulfill your dreams is very inspirational!"

"The author’s staggering facts and passionate argument challenged me emotionally and intellectually."

"Explore the connections between science and Buddhist philosophy."

"Was way ahead of its time. Put side by side with cookbooks of today, it’s incomparable. It’s one of the cookbooks I cherish the most."

"I love that Tony’s world in the kitchen was filled with pirate-like renegades when mine was peopled with regimented professionals. How eye-opening and entertaining to read about the other side!"

"The author and filmmaker’s story of his youth in the hills of Provence reminds me of many summers I spent there in my early years."

"Like most teenagers, I was slightly rebellious and had my anti-establishment moments and so Paroles really spoke to me."

"I don’t think any book describes New York in the ‘80s as accurately and as well as Bright Lights, Big City. When I arrived in 1991, I instantly felt that energy from the book in the city."

"It was a revelation for me and started me on my journey to Buddhism."

"Played a big part in fueling my passion for food and cooking. I must have read it a thousand times."

"It was a revelation for me and started me on my journey to Buddhism."

"The fact that it was available in France yet banned in the USA made it even more interesting."

"A fascinating study and still wholly relevant."