Kitchen Privileges by Mary Higgins Clark (2002, Hardcover)

This memoir, of Mary Higgins Clark, really gives you a look into the life of this author. She held many very interesting jobs, which allowed her to build up her skills as a writer. She endured many hardships due to the death of close family members. And through all this, she came out to be one of the best action and suspense writers in America.

I decided to read Mary's memoir before starting her books from the beginning. My grandmother has always loved her books and I recently enjoyed "Weep No More My Lady" very much. I have read her daughter Carol Higgins Clark's Regan Reilly series for years. Mary's story is a quick read, told with lively energy and no pity despite some true life trials. She made the most of whatever situation she was given and had the reward of some great adventures. I highly recommend this book for people just starting to read Mary or to her die-hard fans.

I bought this book some time ago but have not read it completely. I keep books ahead for when I get time to read. As of the present this book is in my car and I take it with me when I go for appointments or have to sit in the car for a prolonged period of time. So far, however, I find it completely interesting. Just recently my husband who is a minister preferred to it in his sermon when he was illustrating identifying characters in a drama. He referred to this book and said that he picked it up in the car while he was waiting for me at the grocery and said that it was just such a book. You actually know the characters from the beginning and don't have to wonder about their place or character in the book. This is a very positive review coming from him. I purchased the book because I am a big fan of Mary Higgins Clark and have read almost all of her books and have copies of most. She and her daughter, Carol, are my most favorite authors. I like their style of writing mysteries.

All of Mary Higgins Clark books are great. It is nice to find out more about the author in this book.

Very interesting read. I loved it, read it in two days! I love Mary Higgins Clark and it was very interesting to read about her life.