In Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up, Loren Ridinger opened up about falling in love with her husband and begins the book with a letter. They met when she was 18 years old. She explained how she was enchanted with his laugh and she knew she wanted to be a part of his life. He became an architect, engineer, and CEO for Market America. She wishes he would have gotten to read her letter but he suddenly died.


It started around the time he gotten blood work completed they were a little unusual but he had no symptoms. They took a trip to Dubrovnik and he struggled climbing stone stairs because his knee was hurting. It became stiff. One this trip, he was quieter and he was staring off more into space looking at the water. Then a few days later they were on a boat ride. They discovered him on the floor not breathing. They stated later that it was a pulmonary embolism from his knee. She admitted that she wasn’t by his side when he died and she felt guilty. She didn’t get to say goodbye. She struggled with knowing what to eat for breakfast should she have scrambled eggs or sunny side up. She was in a mental battle and she didn’t know how she would ever move forward. She shared how she wanted shut out the world and sink into her loneliness. She opened up about how she realized that she would have to step her leadership game and embrace her new role in the company. She will help readers to deal with her grief and understand the different emotions they will face.


I would recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with grief and they are wanting to find some sort of relief. This book was very helpful in dealing with grief and how to regain back your life after a loss. Her story was interesting in learning about how they fell in love and began their business and changed the internet.

Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? by Loren Ridinger is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir that chronicles her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband, JR Ridinger. As a co-founder of Market America, Loren helped revolutionize online shopping, but her life changed dramatically after JR’s passing. This book offers not only a poignant look at her path through grief but also a powerful message of resilience, growth, and embracing life’s challenges. Loren’s story is a testament to turning loss into strength and a reminder to live fully, no matter the circumstances. An empowering read for anyone navigating hardship.

While I couldn't relate to the world Loren lives in, her grief felt very real. Her struggle to overcome it was not easy, but her lessons in grief sprinkled throughout the book will resonate with anyone surviving a traumatic loss. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

If you are in the mood for a book about survival and resilience, Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up is the book for you.