He’s going to die today, yet Ralph James’ day begins like countless others; however, it ends with eternity’s answers waiting patiently in the wings. With 89 years under his belt, he’s lived a full life. For many his age, the closing chapters in their books of life are bound together by memories. Ralph’s include love and loss. Readers can join him on his last day, judging for themselves if the conjunction "and" truly links life and death together.
Christopher Richard "Rick" Stein OBE (born 4 January 1947) is an English chef, restaurateur and television presenter. He is currently the head chef and co-owner of "Rick Stein at Bannisters" at Mollymook, New South Wales, Australia,[1] owns four restaurants in Padstow, a fish and chip shop in Falmouth, Cornwall and has written or presented a number cookery books and television programmes.