Joan Reardon

Pleasant read, but doesn't add much more than the Alice Waters blurb. Keep it simple Mary Frances.

I liked this book. I remember watching Julia Child on Public Television when I was a kid. Julia was one smart and talented woman. I watched the movie Julie and Julia and read Julie's book, but Julia's was so much better. After reading it I wanted to run right out and get the Art of French Cooking no matter how many volumes it has.

winner IACP cuisinart award for literary food writing

This is an interesting insight into Julia's life and the times. She and Avis write back and forth about what food items are available in France vs the US, recipes, politics (both liberals - a lot of discussion about McCarthy), and about the process of getting a book published.