My Life in France by Julia Child, Alex Prud'Homme Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of My Life in France
Book Review: A delight
Summary: 5 Stars
We saw the movie Julie and Julia and were so charmed that I came home and ordered this book and the cookbook for my culinary student daughter. The book is as charming as Julia and fun to read. It's like she's your friend telling about her life with Paul and the intense work and fun put into her recipes. It's a great read.Book Review: A good book to check out from the library.
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoy cooking and have recently been interested in Julia Child's work in the field. I also enjoy a good biography. The combination of the two in this case, did not turn out so well. The tempo was very slow throughout the book, occasionally picking up tiny bits of steam, only to revert back to the same humdrum pace. The information is all there, and if you are interested in how Julia's passion for food, and more specifically of french cuisine, developed over years in France, you should still read this book. But perhaps you should visit your local library and check it out first. My star rating sums up what I think of this book: It's O.K.... but only O.k.Book Review: A great guide for the foodie as well as the traveler.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an instructor at the International Tour Management Institute (www.itmisf.com) as well as a tour director. I spend 4 months a year as a tour director in France and I have been to many of the places that Julia refers to in her fantastic book. My favorite is La Couronne in historic Rouen. I am fortunate enough to take my fellow travelers there for a gourmet lunch on a regular basis! Vive la France!Book Review: A happy book
Summary: 5 Stars
A delightful book for foodies and Francophiles. At last a story of a happy marriage of two successful people.Book Review: A life of love
Summary: 4 Stars
Julie Child taught us all how to enjoy food and the world of french cooking in depth. This story tells us so much more-a nice bedside book.