Paula Deen: A Cinderella Story

Most of the world has heard some kind of story about Cinderella. Behind each individual is a story and someone could call it their "Cinderella story." It is normal for everyone to make mistakes and find a way to overcome, because no one can go through life without problems. Average people have struggles and a story, but famous people do as well. If someone is famous, most people have heard her story and how she arrived to where she is. Some of the most well-known individuals that are not recognized for their stories such as professional chefs, like Paula Deen. The butter-loving, finger-licking, joke-cracking Paula Deen has not always lead the splendid life she does today, but embodies the true rise to fame with an astonishing behind the scenes

"I lived in my swimsuit and my skates and I thought life was just grand." Paula Deen once said. Paula Deen's father worked at his car dealership and her mom worked in their shop. (Deen It Ain't.. 8) Paula went to a little country school in Albany. She did not like school, but she loved the cafeteria and the food. As a teenager, Paula attended Albany High School and was the head cheerleader. (Deen It Ain't.. 12-13) Paula was a senior in high school when she fell head over heels for a guy named Jimmy Deen. (Deen It Ain't.. 23) Paula Deen had an interesting life before she graduated high school, but the real struggles had not even been sent her

Paula was twenty-three and had two babies, a sour marriage, a sixteen year old brother and a mom and dad who were both gone. Paula said, "My spirit was broken and I felt fearful when I had to leave my house. So mostly, I stayed in." (Deen It Ain't.. 43) Paula could no longer handle life, therefore causing her to stay inside and focus on cooking. Shame and bewilderment prevented her from seeking help and no one but her husband knew the depth of her illness. While staying in the house, Paula mastered the southern classics her grandmother, Irene Paul had taught her. Paula told, "The cooking itself was therapeutic providing structure and purpose today that otherwise would have been overwhelmed by panic. (Moskin