The story of trying to get life right even when things feels a little bit wrong, How an Egg Changed My Life is a tender, funny blend of memoir, cookbook and nostalgic observation on what it takes to feel fulfilled.
From growing up as a gay teenager in the Welsh valleys to trying to find his own space in the city, Mikey Bell builds a life that looks good on paper - but a curious sense of dissatisfaction lingers, which makes even the best achievement feel incomplete. With honesty and wit, Mikey's story captures the disappointment and struggle of discovering that life rarely unfolds as you expected.
During an existential panic, Mikey takes a trip to Italy, cooking and eating his way toward clarity - and along the way examines identity, expectations, success and what it means to find fulfilment. With reaffirming recipes that turn everyday food into a lens for joy, How an Egg Changed My Life reminds us that we can always find a new appetite for life, but only when we learn to define what truly keeps us full.
| ISBN: | 9781837600748 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2026 |
| Author: | Mikey Bell |
| Publisher: | Calon |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Genres: |
Memoirs |
The story of trying to get life right even when things feels a little bit wrong, How an Egg Changed My Life is a tender, funny blend of memoir, cookbook and nostalgic observation on what it takes to feel fulfilled.
From growing up as a gay teenager in the Welsh valleys to trying to find his own space in the city, Mikey Bell builds a life that looks good on paper - but a curious sense of dissatisfaction lingers, which makes even the best achievement feel incomplete. With honesty and wit, Mikey's story captures the disappointment and struggle of discovering that life rarely unfolds as you expected.
During an existential panic, Mikey takes a trip to Italy, cooking and eating his way toward clarity - and along the way examines identity, expectations, success and what it means to find fulfilment. With reaffirming recipes that turn everyday food into a lens for joy, How an Egg Changed My Life reminds us that we can always find a new appetite for life, but only when we learn to define what truly keeps us full.
How an Egg Changed My Life features in the following genres: Memoirs, Cookery, Food and Drink
How an Egg Changed My Life is available in Hardback
How an Egg Changed My Life was written by Mikey Bell and published by Calon
How an Egg Changed My Life has 272 pages
£17.09