| | |  | Olive Oil | Home » » » » My Life in France | | | | | | | Description: | | Julia Child singlehandedly created a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, but as she reveals in this bestselling memoir, she was not always a master chef.
Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, who was to work for the USIS, she spoke no French and knew nothing about the country itself. But as she dove into French culture, buying food at local markets and taking classes at the Cordon Bleu, her life changed forever with her newfound passion for cooking and teaching. Julia’s unforgettable story – struggles with the head of the Cordon Bleu, rejections from publishers to whom she sent her now-famous cookbook, a wonderful, nearly fifty-year long marriage that took them across the globe – unfolds with the spirit so key to her success as a chef and a writer, brilliantly capturing one of the most endearing American personalities of the last fifty years. | | | Features: | |
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| Julia Child | | Paperback:
| 368 pages | | Publisher:
| Anchor | | Publication Date:
| October 09, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0307277690 | | Package Length:
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 Julia More Like Julie?Sep 06, 2010
I'm reading "My Life in France," Julia Child's memoir of her life in the late '40s/early '50s with her husband, Paul. Everything I'd read about Julia and Paul indicated that theirs was a perfect love story - that they were inseparable and blissfully in love - when in fact, Julia was probably more like Julie Powell (author of Julie & Julia) - self-absorbed and obsessed - than critics of Powell would like to admit.
The book is written in a colourful manner, probably mostly thanks to Alex Prud'homme, her husband's twin brother's grandson (Julia did admit to being a terrible writer). You're able to easily envision every scene and can almost taste every dish, smell every aroma, fragrance, temperature... AND feel the indigestion rising.
All those high-fat, high-sodium foods she loved so much - the heavy creams, red meat, etc. - is ironically what made her sick and might have caused her cancer. She definitely romanticized what was obviously very difficult living in post-war France. She had a positive attitude and absolutely loved what she was doing... but the movie, Julie & Julia made it seem as though she were living in luxury, when in reality, it was the opposite. Paul's $95/week - only $15 to live on after expenses - could not have sufficed for this ambitious lady.
Julia was rebelling against her rich, conservative father and went for the opposite life - she was one of those spoiled California girls going off to live a so-called charmed Bohemian life struggling in the streets with the working class, yet still taking money from her parents - so not exactly struggling like the rest of the impoverished, just living among them. Though I do admire Julia's determination to document authentic French life and cooking rather than choosing to mingle with the bourgeoisie.
She wasn't interested in creature comforts; she'd discovered a great passion - her wonderful career - relatively late in life and was determined not to take the easy road, to instead work hard to be the best cook possible - admitting her limitations and overcoming them step by step along the way. And thanks to her husband's support, she was able to achieve that and so much more.
In every venue, including the movie version of Julie & Julia, Julia Child comes off as a beloved American master (thanks to Meryl Streep's brilliant portrayal) and her cheerful, optimistic attitude was the impetus to her success all along the way. Julie Powell, on the other hand, has become maligned for evidently cutting off her own nose to spite her face, revealing her dark side and being too "whiny" and immature.
Powell might be a despicable person, but she was smart and creative enough to find her mirror image and to bring the Childs to the forefront of American history because of her discoveries about Julia. Julia Child may not have thought much of Julie's blog idea, but she can thank Powell for sparking an interest in us all so Julia Child is not just remembered as the goofy gawky cook on PBS in the '60s lampooned on SNL, but rather a real romantic - a brave woman, great pioneer in gastronomy - who found true love and her calling and was able to live a very full life in spite of limitations one of lesser character may have found insurmountable.
The jury is still out on this one...
 Just Julia and that's a wonderful thing!Sep 05, 2010
I've spent the last several weeks reveling in this book as Julia Child "speaks" once again. Her tales of meeting Paul, living in France, and eventually becoming a chef are written in her clear, friendly and reassuring "voice". For people who grew up watching The French Chef, this book will remind you of how dearly we miss Julia's clear, concise and gifted teaching as she opened up the minds of American cooks to the joy of cooking.
Julia will speak to your heart and mind through this wonderful book.
It's a must read.
Highly recommend.
Very beautiful memoir. A real gem.Sep 02, 2010
Those who liked the movie Julie and Julia will probably want to read both books on which the movie is based. However, I would advise people to skip the whiny tome by Julie Powell and dig right into this gourmet read by the incomparable Julia Child! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Reading of Julia's Parisian experiences made me want to go to Paris. Even in the not-so-good times, I liked how Julia remained a tower of strength and pretty much played the hand she was dealt in those times. I had to laugh at some of the crude references in the book...especially her husband Paul's letter to his brother Charlie describing Paris as "lipstick on the belly." Did they do that back in those days? LOL. Seriously though. I thought the book showed well two very interesting people who were truly soulmates who supported each others efforts. We should all be so lucky to have such a solid marriage as the Childs did...and to have the passion for cookery that she did.
 I loved reading this book!Aug 23, 2010
I thought the book was fascinating and I had a hard time putting it down. It is very helpful to know some French as you read it though. She uses many French phrases and some short sentences all in French. Her observations and excitement over learning French cooking were inspirational to me. My interest in reading the book was created by watching the movie "Julie & Julia". I used to watch Julia Child on PBS also. It was nice to get to know her by reading the book.
Love love loved this book!Aug 23, 2010
If you are a foodie, a francophile or just love a good personal memoir - get this book. It rocks!
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