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Appetite for Life: The Biography of Julia Child
Appetite for Life The Biography of Julia Child Author:Noel Riley Fitch [Read by Nadia May -aka- Wanda McCaddon] — A household name, Julia Child has entered the hearts of millions of Americans through their kitchens. Yet few know the richly varied private life that lies behind this icon. Fitch takes us from her exuberant youth through her years at Smith College, where Julia was at the center of every prank and party.... more » When most of her girlfriends married, Julia volunteered with the OSS during World War II and was an integral part of the elite corps. There, she met her future husband, Paul Child, who introduced her to the glories of fine French cuisine, art, and love.
Julia invested ten years of learning and experimentation in what would become her first bestselling classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Now her career is legend, spanning nearly forty years and still going strong. Hers is a truly American life.« less
An outstanding biography of a remarkable woman. The research that went into this book, over five years, is apparent on every page. Julia McWilliams Child was a remarkable woman, so much more than the fun tv personality. A must read for all foodies as well as those curious about the lives of those who rise above.