I plowed through eight books this week, and a clear winner emerged. Julia Child's My Life in France charmed me thoroughly. This autobiography, published just two years after her death covers the beginning of her marriage through the writing of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and closes with her leaving her home in France.
As a foodie, I found my mouth watering at her descriptions of meals and dishes. I was astonished at the work she put into her cookbook. I was moved by her devotion to her husband. Scattered throughout the book are photos and snippets of letters including an observation from her husband early-on that "Julie's cookery is actually improving. I didn't quite believe it would, just between us, but it really is."
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