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Appetite for Life

The Biography of Julia Child

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Appetite for Life

By: Noel Riley Fitch
Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
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Julia Child became a household name when she entered the lives of millions of Americans through our hearts and kitchens. Yet few know the richly varied private life that lies behind this icon whose statuesque height and warmly enthused warble have become synonymous with the art of cooking. In this biography, Fitch takes us through her life from her exuberant youth as a high-spirited California girl to her years at Smith College, where Julia was at the center of every prank and party, to her volunteer work with the OSS and to her meeting Paul Child, the man who introduced her to the glories of art, fine French cuisine, and love. A biography of a woman modern before her time, this is the story of a truly American life.©1997 by Noël Riley Fitch; (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Biography Heartfelt
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While the parts pertaining to Julia’s life were fantastic, from the get-go there were so many irrelevant characters and names bought into the fold (random friends, associates etc) that at times it was borderline comical. I think a great deal of time would’ve been spared if the names of these side pieces, who often are only mentioned once or twice, were excluded, as it doesn’t really add to the narrative. Save it for the afterword.

Great read on a fantastic woman but could be a fair bit shorter with the exclusion of so many side characters.

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