My Life in France
by Alex Prud'Homme, Julia Child
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Book Reviews of My Life in France
Book Review: Well written and an amazing insight into a very interesting person
Summary: 5 Stars
I admit that as an Australian I knew very little about Julia Child. The only information I knew about her was that she was a television cook and was a revered personality in American television. After reading this book about the start of her marriage and travelling through France with her husband and learning about the language, food and people of her adopted country is amazing. I thoroughly recommend this book, it is very well written and an interesting insight into a fascinating person.Book Review: My Life in France
Summary: 4 Stars
My goal was to read this book and Julie/Julia before I saw the movie. I did do that and I am happy I did. The movie doesn't do My Life in France justice although it does capture the Childs' love for each other and Julia's love of food. But how could it? I thoroughly enjoyed My Life in France, after only seeing Julia Childs in caricature or SNL sketches it was fun to read how this amazing woman carved out a place for herself by doing what she loved. An inspiration to us all.Book Review: Very Julia Child
Summary: 5 Stars
This informative memoir covers Julia Child's and photographer husband Paul Child's years in France, mostly Paris in the fifties, with humor, and her joyful experience learning the French way to cook at the famous Cordon Bleu. There are recipes and detailed descriptions of the meals and wines she and her husband and friends enjoyed. It's very Julia Child, and includes many wonderful photos of their life there.Book Review: loved this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
this book was really excellent showed a side of julia childs you wouldnt know from her oldddddddd cooking show days. you actually felt and could imagine the places that she traveled to and her experiences in different parts of france. also on the collaboration of her cookbooks when she started out. I really enjoyed it and hated for it to end. which is why i am not reselling my own. as i will re read it someday!Book Review: A great guide for the foodie as well as the traveler.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an instructor at the International Tour Management Institute (www.itmisf.com) as well as a tour director. I spend 4 months a year as a tour director in France and I have been to many of the places that Julia refers to in her fantastic book. My favorite is La Couronne in historic Rouen. I am fortunate enough to take my fellow travelers there for a gourmet lunch on a regular basis! Vive la France!