Julia Child A Life
Julia Child A Life by Laura Shapiro, published by National Geographic Books on July 28, 2009, is a reprint edition comprising 208 pages in English. This biography explores the remarkable journey of Julia Child, detailing her transformation from a carefree California party girl to a pivotal figure in American culinary history. Through her unique voice and humor, Shapiro captures Child’s evolution as she navigates various roles, including her time as a chief clerk in a World War II spy station and her experiences at the Cordon Bleu in Paris.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that highlights Child’s passion for cooking and her influence on American cuisine. The book delves into themes of culinary history and the challenges faced by women in the culinary world, showcasing how Child’s journey reflects broader societal changes. With a focus on her love for food and the lessons she imparted, this biography presents a comprehensive look at a woman who not only changed the way Americans cook but also how they approach life itself.
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Author of the forthcoming What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories (Summer 2017)
With a swooping voice, an irrepressible sense of humor, and a passion for good food, Julia Child ushered in the nation’s culinary renaissance. In Julia Child, award-winning food writer Laura Shapiro tells the story of Child’s unlikely career path, from California party girl to coolheaded chief clerk in a World War II spy station to bewildered amateur cook and finally to the Cordon Bleu in Paris, the school that inspired her calling. A food lover who was quintessentially American, right down to her little-known recipe for classic tuna fish casserole, Shapiro’s Julia Child personifies her own most famous lesson: that learning how to cook means learning how to live.
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