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A review by leemac027
Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz
5.0
I must admit I had heard of Julia Child and her famous cooking program but had not had any interest in discovering more. Until I watched the series: The Julia Child Challenge - where contestants re-create some of her dishes. Now that sounds find but what intrigued me were the snippets of Julia's life that were revealed during the shows, including that she had worked at OSS for a time.
What?? Julia Child worked for the organisation that became the CIA??
Now that was fascinating, so I searched out a bio on her and what a life she led! Yes she came from a wealthy family, had privilege but once she found her lane, nothing was going to stop her.
Julia's drive and determination when she finally discovered her passion for cooking (well past the OSS days - which were fascinating) she was well into her 40s and her TV career did not start for about another decade.
She worked huge days well into her 80s and it was this drive that ensured her longevity, not to mention her wicked sense of humour.
A delightful book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
What?? Julia Child worked for the organisation that became the CIA??
Now that was fascinating, so I searched out a bio on her and what a life she led! Yes she came from a wealthy family, had privilege but once she found her lane, nothing was going to stop her.
Julia's drive and determination when she finally discovered her passion for cooking (well past the OSS days - which were fascinating) she was well into her 40s and her TV career did not start for about another decade.
She worked huge days well into her 80s and it was this drive that ensured her longevity, not to mention her wicked sense of humour.
A delightful book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading.