Play It Forward Episode 452 With Chef Andre Rush Call Me Chef Damnit

Published: June 22, 2022, 8 a.m.

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Former White House Chef Andre Rush is set to release his debut memoir "Call Me Chef, Dammit!: A Veteran\'s Journey from the Rural South to the White House" on April 19, 2022, via Harper Horizon. The book chronicles Chef Rush\'s fight against poverty, racism, gender norms, and PTSD to become a master sergeant, celebrity chef, and a leading advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention among active US military members and veteran\'s organizations.

Chef Rush became an overnight sensation in 2018 after a photograph of his now-famous 24-four-inch biceps--the by-product of 2,222 daily push-ups--went viral. From his childhood working on a farm, to developing into a gifted athlete and artist, to his joining the Army, Chef Rush has dedicated his life to serving others. During his 24-year military career, his reputation as an award-winning cook eventually led him to the White House, where he served under four United States presidents\\xac--Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and most recently, Donald Trump.'