"BOB SPITZ is the award-winning author of The Beatles, a New York Times bestseller, as well as seven other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He has represented the careers of Bruce Springsteen and Elton John in several capacities. His articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and O, The Oprah Magazine, among others."
"A biography perfectly suited to its subject -- as lively,
fascinating, and singular as Julia Child herself."
Daniel Okrent, author of Last Call: The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition
It s a revelation.
Lev Grossman, Time Magazine
Spitz captures another side of [Julia s] complex personality: her
fierce diligence in mastering the science as well as the art of
cooking through detailed experimentation and her concern to
translate the preparation of complex French recipes for readers in
America . . . An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic
status.
Kirkus Review (starred)
A rollicking biography that captures the vision, pluck and
contagious exuberance that were the essence of Julia Child
People Magazine
In this affectionate and entertaining tribute to the witty,
down-to-earth, bumptious, and passionate host of The French Chef,
Spitz (The Beatles) exhaustively chronicles Child s life and career
from her childhood in California through her social butterfly
flitting at Smith and her work for a Pasadena department store to
her stint in government service, her marriage to Paul Child, and
her rise to become America s food darling with the publication of
Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her many television shows.
. . Released to coincide with Child s centenary, Spitz s delightful
biography succeeds in being as big as its subject.
Publishers Weekly (starred)
The most engaging celebrity biography we ve read in years . . .
Spitz manages to convey the vigor, curiosity, confidence and
booming voice of a truly remarkable woman as if she is sitting at
the kitchen table with you. . . Spitz is a fantastic writer. LA
Weekly
A much-appreciated, well timed gift to us all . . . Julia has never
been more alive in the hearts and minds of those who grew up with
her and drank her dreams. The Huffington Post
In what is by far the most substantial new book on Child, Bob Spitz
draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait . . . [with] the
kind of language, slangy and salty, that Child would have enjoyed
and might have used herself. Wall Street Journal "Spitz gives us
plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared Child to her
television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But his bigger
achievement is in setting her career against the most significant
movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the sexual
revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she helped
redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way we
cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of her
life but of her place in 20th century American history, the book
makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par with
Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." Newsday After
wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where Spitz
uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost
become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words.
. . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps
us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal Becky Krystal,
Washington Post"
""
"A biography perfectly suited to its subject -- as lively,
fascinating, and singular as Julia Child herself."
Daniel Okrent, author of "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition"
It s a revelation.
Lev Grossman, "Time Magazine"
Spitz captures another side of [Julia s] complex personality: her
fierce diligence in mastering the science as well as the art of
cooking through detailed experimentation and her concern to
translate the preparation of complex French recipes for readers in
America . . . An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic
status.
"Kirkus Review" (starred)
A rollicking biography that captures the vision, pluck and
contagious exuberance that were the essence of Julia Child
"People Magazine"
In this affectionate and entertaining tribute to the witty,
down-to-earth, bumptious, and passionate host of The French Chef,
Spitz (The Beatles) exhaustively chronicles Child s life and career
from her childhood in California through her social butterfly
flitting at Smith and her work for a Pasadena department store to
her stint in government service, her marriage to Paul Child, and
her rise to become America s food darling with the publication of
Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her many television shows.
. . Released to coincide with Child s centenary, Spitz s delightful
biography succeeds in being as big as its subject.
"Publishers Weekly" (starred)
The most engaging celebrity biography we ve read in years . . .
Spitz manages to convey the vigor, curiosity, confidence and
booming voice of a truly "remarkable" woman as if she is sitting at
the kitchen table with you. . . Spitz is a fantastic writer. "LA
Weekly
"
A much-appreciated, well timed gift to us all . . . Julia has never
been more alive in the hearts and minds of those who grew up with
her and drank her dreams. "The Huffington Post
"
In what is by far the most substantial new book on Child, Bob Spitz
draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait . . . [with] the
kind of language, slangy and salty, that Child would have enjoyed
and might have used herself. "Wall Street Journal ""Spitz gives us
plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared Child to her
television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But his bigger
achievement is in setting her career against the most significant
movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the sexual
revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she helped
redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way we
cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of her
life but of her place in 20th century American history, the book
makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par with
Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." "Newsday " After
wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where Spitz
uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost
become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words.
. . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps
us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal Becky Krystal,
"Washington Post""
" "
"A biography perfectly suited to its subject -- as lively,
fascinating, and singular as Julia Child herself."
-Daniel Okrent, author of "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition"
"It's a revelation."
- Lev Grossman, "Time Magazine"
"Spitz captures another side of [Julia's] complex personality: her
fierce diligence in mastering the science as well as the art of
cooking through detailed experimentation and her concern to
translate the preparation of complex French recipes for readers in
America . . . An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic
status."
- "Kirkus Review" (starred)
"A rollicking biography that captures the vision, pluck and
contagious exuberance that were the essence of Julia Child"
- "People Magazine "
"In this affectionate and entertaining tribute to the witty,
down-to-earth, bumptious, and passionate host of The French Chef,
Spitz (The Beatles) exhaustively chronicles Child's life and career
from her childhood in California through her social butterfly
flitting at Smith and her work for a Pasadena department store to
her stint in government service, her marriage to Paul Child, and
her rise to become America's food darling with the publication of
Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her many television shows.
. . Released to coincide with Child's centenary, Spitz's delightful
biography succeeds in being as big as its subject."
- "Publishers Weekly" (starred)
"The most engaging celebrity biography we've read in years . . .
Spitz manages to convey the vigor, curiosity, confidence and
booming voice of a truly "remarkable" woman as if she is sitting at
the kitchen table with you. . . Spitz is a fantastic writer." - "LA
Weekly
"
"A much-appreciated, well timed gift to us all . . . Julia has
never been more alive in the hearts and minds of those who grew up
with her and drank her dreams." - "The Huffington Post
"
"In what is by far the most substantial new book on Child, Bob
Spitz draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait . . . [with]
the kind of language, slangy and salty, that Child would have
enjoyed and might have used herself." - "Wall Street Journal
""Spitz gives us plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared Child
to her television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But his
bigger achievement is in setting her career against the most
significant movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the
sexual revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she
helped redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way
we cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of
her life but of her place in 20th century American history, the
book makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par
with Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." - "Newsday
""After wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where
Spitz uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost
become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words.
. . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps
us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal" - Becky
Krystal, "Washington Post"
"A biography perfectly suited to its subject -- as lively,
fascinating, and singular as Julia Child herself."
Daniel Okrent, author of Last Call: The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition
It s a revelation.
Lev Grossman, Time Magazine
Spitz captures another side of [Julia s] complex personality: her
fierce diligence in mastering the science as well as the art of
cooking through detailed experimentation and her concern to
translate the preparation of complex French recipes for readers in
America . . . An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic
status.
Kirkus Review (starred)
A rollicking biography that captures the vision, pluck and
contagious exuberance that were the essence of Julia Child
People Magazine
In this affectionate and entertaining tribute to the witty,
down-to-earth, bumptious, and passionate host of The French Chef,
Spitz (The Beatles) exhaustively chronicles Child s life and career
from her childhood in California through her social butterfly
flitting at Smith and her work for a Pasadena department store to
her stint in government service, her marriage to Paul Child, and
her rise to become America s food darling with the publication of
Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her many television shows.
. . Released to coincide with Child s centenary, Spitz s delightful
biography succeeds in being as big as its subject.
Publishers Weekly (starred)
The most engaging celebrity biography we ve read in years . . .
Spitz manages to convey the vigor, curiosity, confidence and
booming voice of a truly remarkable woman as if she is
sitting at the kitchen table with you. . . Spitz is a fantastic
writer. LA Weekly
A much-appreciated, well timed gift to us all . . . Julia has never
been more alive in the hearts and minds of those who grew up with
her and drank her dreams. The Huffington Post
In what is by far the most substantial new book on Child, Bob Spitz
draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait . . . [with] the
kind of language, slangy and salty, that Child would have enjoyed
and might have used herself. Wall Street Journal "Spitz gives us
plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared Child to her
television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But his bigger
achievement is in setting her career against the most significant
movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the sexual
revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she helped
redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way we
cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of her
life but of her place in 20th century American history, the book
makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par with
Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." Newsday After
wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where Spitz
uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost
become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words.
. . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps
us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal Becky Krystal,
Washington Post"
""
"A biography perfectly suited to its subject -- as lively,
fascinating, and singular as Julia Child herself."
Daniel Okrent, author of "Last Call: The Rise and Fall of
Prohibition"
It s a revelation.
Lev Grossman, "Time Magazine"
Spitz captures another side of [Julia s] complex personality: her
fierce diligence in mastering the science as well as the art of
cooking through detailed experimentation and her concern to
translate the preparation of complex French recipes for readers in
America . . . An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic
status.
"Kirkus Review" (starred)
A rollicking biography that captures the vision, pluck and
contagious exuberance that were the essence of Julia Child
"People Magazine"
In this affectionate and entertaining tribute to the witty,
down-to-earth, bumptious, and passionate host of The French Chef,
Spitz (The Beatles) exhaustively chronicles Child s life and career
from her childhood in California through her social butterfly
flitting at Smith and her work for a Pasadena department store to
her stint in government service, her marriage to Paul Child, and
her rise to become America s food darling with the publication of
Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her many television shows.
. . Released to coincide with Child s centenary, Spitz s delightful
biography succeeds in being as big as its subject.
"Publishers Weekly" (starred)
The most engaging celebrity biography we ve read in years . . .
Spitz manages to convey the vigor, curiosity, confidence and
booming voice of a truly "remarkable" woman as if she is sitting at
the kitchen table with you. . . Spitz is a fantastic writer. "LA
Weekly
"
A much-appreciated, well timed gift to us all . . . Julia has never
been more alive in the hearts and minds of those who grew up with
her and drank her dreams. "The Huffington Post
"
In what is by far the most substantial new book on Child, Bob Spitz
draws a lively, affectionately detailed portrait . . . [with] the
kind of language, slangy and salty, that Child would have enjoyed
and might have used herself. "Wall Street Journal
""Spitz gives us plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared Child to her television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But his bigger achievement is in setting her career against the most significant movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the sexual revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she helped redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way we cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of her life but of her place in 20th century American history, the book makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par with Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." "Newsday " After wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where Spitz uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words. . . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal Becky Krystal, "Washington Post""
""Spitz gives us plenty of the wacky one-liners that endeared
Child to her television audience, and a warm, nuanced portrait. But
his bigger achievement is in setting her career against the most
significant movements of the 20th century, from McCarthyism to the
sexual revolution to the greening of America. He reveals how she
helped redefine domesticity in the media age, transforming the way
we cook, eat and think about food. . . A consideration not only of
her life but of her place in 20th century American history, the
book makes a strong case for Child as a 'cultural guerrilla' on par
with Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan and Helen Gurley Brown." - "Newsday
""After wiping your drool off the page, you might wonder where
Spitz uncovered such narrative gold . . . Author and subject almost
become one, as Spitz channels the spirit of Child in his own words.
. . His detailed research into mid-century American cooking helps
us understand why exactly Child was such a big deal" - Becky
Krystal, "Washington Post"
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