I like this guy (and not just because he hangs with Bourdain). His book “Soul of a Chef” was a wonderful read. Great insight into the cooking world. I like reading about what is behind the curtain and Ruhlman has a great view. “The Reach of a Chef” is a follow up of sorts to “Soul of a Chef”. The cooking world has changed in the last ten years and these books give a good before and after glimpse.