Shirley J. Adult Non-Fiction Biography Julia Child, French Cooking, her life here and abroad The French Chef in America: Julia Child's Second Act by Alex Prud'Homme 336 pages
Wonderful sharing of the life of Julia Child and her life's adventures by her grand-nephew, Alex Prud'homme. Many stories not heard before about Alex's beloved aunt and also insight into the life of Julia's husband, Paul Child and their friends, families and life in America and abroad. A rich telling of many details behind the scene on "The French Chef," her "French Sister" and co-author of "Mastering French Cooking," Simone "Simca" Beck who despite a tumultuous friendship remained friends to the end of their lives. So much information not discussed previously, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I recommend this one to all fans of the woman who had the cojones to be the first woman to attend Le Cordon Bleu in France and who also showed the public it is o.k. to make mistakes when cooking then also taught the public how to fix any mistakes made. A true warrior and hero in our time. I recommend this book to all who love the woman behind the legend and all lovers of "cookery" as she termed her skill as well as French culture and cooking. Excellent book.
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