THE PAMPERED CHEF The Story of the Creation Behind One of Today's Most Beloved Companies

An impressive and cheerful foreword by Warren Buffett lays the groundwork for Pampered Chef founder Doris Christopher's account of how a mom-and-pop sales company, first housed in the family basement, grew into a giant commercial operation by selling superior kitchen utensils. Listening to the full background of accomplishments, as well as stories of the occasional wrong step, could be helpful to anyone thinking of starting his/her own business. Like Columbus, Christopher set out for one destination and ended up in another, finding herself the owner of a successful business with a good balance between work and family. A bonus interview with the author and daughter Julie, now part of the management team, is informative and interesting. L.C. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]