Julia Child: An Appetite for Life

She is credited with revolutionizing the way Americans eat. But the world’s most famous chef could barely boil an egg until she was 35! Julia Child is an institution. Her countless books, starting with the landmark Mastering the Art of French Cooking have sold millions of copies and broadened the American palate. For two decades her TV show,The French Chef, was a PBS mainstay, and her engaging manner and ready humor made her a star. With countless clips from her groundbreaking show, plus revealing interviews with friends and family, BIOGRAPHY profiles the doyenne of the kitchen. A free spirit from childhood, she went to the best schools and then set out for adventure abroad. Hear the story of how she met her future husband in India, and discover how she worked for the predecessor to the CIA during World War II. And explore the enormous influence she has had on the culinary world, particularly in America. From the editor who launched her legendary career to her ambitious plans for the future, this is the tasty odyssey of Julia Child.

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