Anthony Bourdain is capable entertainer in a variety of capacities. His third book Medium Raw is no different. Bourdain has risen to be one of the most well known celebrity chefs over the last 30 years, and rightfully so, he is both a innovative chef and a unique character. Bourdain has a self proclaimed bad boy image that is contagious to both his television audiences and readers of his books. His rise to fame began as a a fierce line cook in New York City in the 1970s. His first book chronicled the wild life he led in New York, the drugs he did, and the epic adventures he had. Medium Raw follows Bourdain from the creation of his hit television show “No Reservations” and his travelon the show. Medium Raw chronicles Bourdain’s adventures all over the world, immersing himself in the culture like no other tourist would. Bourdain meets with locals, eats anything he is offered, and has one fabulous time.
Anthony’s voice is heard from the moment the first chapter opens. The episodic nature of the book is reminiscent of Wolffe, but truly his craft is all his own. He writes the way he speaks, with brash, wit and sass. He is known for his shtick, and he is superior at what he does. He eloquently strings together sentences that sound and look marvelous. Anthony is notorious for speaking his mind and his up front manner and honest manner is part of what makes his book so delectable. He does not take himself seriously, and makes this evident through the whimsy encounters he has with people all over the world. He is not afraid to put himself in the trenches and really experience the flavor of the country.
In Medium Raw, Bourdain acknowledges both his perspective and the world’s perspective on food has changed since the publishing of his first book. As Bourdain rises to his now uber fame status, everything is turned upside down. He tells of the incredible opportunities he is given and how he makes full use of them, traveling the world, doing what he pleases. He tells of the changes this fame has had on his life. Bourdain experiences a journey in which similarities can be drawn to Toby. Through the course of Medium Raw, Bourdain is becoming more and more aware of how he has the ability to do whatever he wants. His image and life has been transformed fro a wild partier and frequent drug user, to an genuine soul searcher. Medium Raw shows that while Bourdain is a brutally honest man, he is also an introspective adventurer just trying to learn more about himself through learning the lives of others.
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