The books publication coincides with what would have been her. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. The remarkable life of julia child by bob spitz who is as big a fan of julia child as any of usexactly the kind of author we would want to write her biography. She eventually settled in paris, where she learned to cook and collaborated on the writing of what would become mastering the art of french cooking, a book that changed. This comprehensive book covers child s life from her privileged upbringing in pasadena to her work in the oss during world war ii to her four decades as one of americas. The remarkable life of julia child new york journal of. Julia child was a directionless, gawky young woman who ran off halfway around the world to join a spy agency during. She is recognized for bringing french cuisine to the american public with her debut cookbook, mastering the art of french cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was the french chef, which premiered in 1963. Her mischievous humor, fun attitude towards life and that inner drive that she finally. This book seems to paint a very honest version of julia child based on accounts from family, close friends, and fellow chefs. Dearie, the julia child biography by bob spitz the boston globe. The remarkable life of julia child, a new biography by bob spitz.
Julia child led a fascinating life, and it was all the more so because the things she chose to do seem to be unexpected for someone of her background and looks. Dearie, the julia child biography by bob spitz the. In dearie, biographer bob spitz recounts details of child s california upbringing, her wartime service with the oss, her loving relationship with her husband, and her friendships and professional ties. The remarkable life of julia child by bob spitz 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In dearie, spitz employs the same skill he brought to his bestselling, critically acclaimed book the beatles, providing a cleareyed portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential americans of our. She has inspired books, blogs, blogs about her books and a movie about a blog about her book. Aug 21, 2012 close overlay buy featured book title dearie subtitle the remarkable life of julia child author bob spitz. His affection for televisions french chef comes through on every page. The definitive biography of julia child with access to julia s diaries and letters written by the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed the beatles and timed to julia s 100th birthday from pasadena to cambridge to new york, washington, d. The new offerings include a childrens book, a book about childs. The remarkable life of julia child by bob spitz goodreads. Sep 12, 2012 awardwinning author bob spitz discusses his new biography, dearie. In dearie, biographer bob spitz recounts details of childs california upbringing.
This comprehensive book covers childs life from her privileged upbringing in pasadena to her work in the oss during world war ii to her four decades as one of americas. The stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the country for more than fifty. And the amazing part was that i wanted to read more about julia child than julie. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dearie. Aug 07, 2012 i didnt really get into julia child until reading the book julie and julia based on the screenplay by nora ephron. Bob spitz draws on the iconic culinary figures personal diaries and letters to present a onehundredth birthday commemoration that offers. The story of julia childs life is told at considerable length and no doubt after a great deal of research. Author bob spitz on dearie because julia child is such a familiar and beloved presence in our culture, it is amazing how much there was left to. The remarkable life of julia child bs in the kitchen.
In what is by far the most substantial new book on child, bob spitz draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait. Bob spitz it is rare for someone to emerge in america who can change our attitudes, our beliefs, and our very culture. Going off to asia and working for the oss in world war ii, becoming a worldrenowned chef and tv celebrity, and having what appears. Spanning pasadena to paris, acclaimed author bob spitz reveals the history behind the woman who taught america how to cook. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the year the stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has. Such endearing anecdotes abound in the new biography dearie. Let me start with my very few gripes, then well move on to the good stuff. A peek behind the curtain at private moments that will melt your heart, and some the will make you wince. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the year the stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the country for more than fifty years. The stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the country for more than fifty years. Sep 07, 2012 dearie clocks in at 500plus pages, a length befitting the 6foot3 outsize personality that threatens to burst from between the covers.
Commemorate julia childs 100th birthday with an excerpt. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the year the stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who. Her names synonymous with french cooking, but in the biography dearie, bob spitz says the word fun is what best describes julia childs way with food. The remarkable life of julia child, by bob spitz, an unabashed celebration. Dearie book chapel hill public library bibliocommons. The definitive biography of julia child with access to julias diaries and letters written by the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed the beatles and timed to julias 100th. Julia child was a directionless, gawky young woman who ran off halfway around the world to join a spy agency during world war ii.
She eventually settled in paris, where she learned to cook and collaborated on the writing of what would become mastering the art of french cooking, a book. Dearie clocks in at 500plus pages, a length befitting the 6foot3 outsize personality that threatens to burst from between the covers. Julia child changed the way america looked at food, and she almost single handedly got pbs off the ground. I didnt really get into julia child until reading the book julie and julia based on the screenplay by nora ephron. Apr 22, 20 knopf, julia childs longtime publisher, is releasing dearie. Julia child, cookbook author and television star, lived a rich and complex life even before she discovered french cuisine in 1948. She is recognized for bringing french cuisine to the. The 7 best books all about julia child tasting table. Sep 24, 2012 to mark what would have been her 100th birthday, bob spitz has written a new biography of julia child, dearie. Yes, dearie, you just put that bird right on the table.
Commemorate julia childs 100th birthday with an excerpt from. The remarkable life of julia child, a new biography by bob spitz, helps make clear just how much of an impact julia child had, and continues to have. And the amazing part was that i wanted to read more about julia child. The remarkable life of julia child in new york journal of books. One feels that the book could have done with some editing a lot of the detail of her early life could. In dearie, spitz employs the same skill he brought to his bestselling, critically acclaimed book the beatles, providing a cleareyed portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential americans of our time a woman known to all, yet known by only a few. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the year the stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food. To mark what would have been her 100th birthday, bob spitz has written a new biography of julia child, dearie.
The remarkable life of julia child by bob spitz the. August 15, 1912 august, 2004 was an american cooking teacher, author, and television personality. The remarkable life of julia child by bob spitz an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. What an amazingly thorough look at julia childs life. She eventually settled in paris, where she learned to cook and collaborated on the writing of what would become mastering the art of french cooking, a book that changed the.
I continued to read more and more about her and was so thrilled with her as a chef and person that almost everyone received one of her cookbooks for. Read the excerpt below from dearie, the remarkable life of julia child by bob. Mastering the art of baguette baking even julia child had a tough time with this challenge, as bob spitz recounts in dearie. The phenomenon began more than 50 years ago with the publication of her first groundbreaking book, mastering the art of french cooking, and reached a fever pitch when, in 1963, child took. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the yearthe stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the country. A time, washington post, and npr best book of the yearthe stunning story of how julia child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the. She eventually settled in paris, where she learned to cook. Awardwinning author bob spitz discusses his new biography, dearie. At its heart, dearie is a story about a womans search for her own unique expression. The remarkable life of julia child kindle edition by spitz, bob. This definitive account of julia childs life includes.
One feels that the book could have done with some editing a lot of the detail of her early life could have been pruned rather than cut. I enjoyed this look at the very interesting life of julia child. Weve also posted videos of child from our archivesinterviews from 1978 with john callaway and 2001 with phil ponce. Julia child led a fascinating life, and it was all the more so because the things she chose to do seem to be unexpected for someone of her background and looks among other things. There is a lot of information in the book about julia childs early years, before she became a huge hit on television in midlife.