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Appetite for Life: The Biography of Julia Child (Paperback)

by Noel Riley Fitch (Author)
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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (1 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385493835
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385493833
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 33,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars This story deserves an editor, 26 Aug 1999
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I bought this book so I could learn more about Julia Child, a person I admire greatly. While plenty of details about her life are presented here, they're thrown together in a manner unworthy of this hardworking, detail-oriented woman.

I was surprised and disappointed to find this book so poorly edited. Not only does the content lack cohesion, but there are actual typographical errors. For example, early in the text, the author makes a reference to the young Julia's twinkly, mischievous character: she calls this Julia's "twinkle" (with quotes), but the text reads "twinkle," -- with quotes and a comma inside the quotes -- which any editor should have spotted.

I'm not a writer, but I'm an avid reader and it's this kind of sloppiness which makes me lose faith in the author and turns me off to his/her book.

I still have lots of faith in Julia Child, though.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all who enjoyed her views of cooking., 7 April 1998
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This review is from: Appetite for Life: the Biography of Julia Child (Hardcover)
I was newly married when Julia Child's TV shows and books were available during 1960's. Every recipe I worked with was fully explained so that I knew what I was doing and the results were outstanding==every time. Thank you, Julia Child for all you have done.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The book would be twice as good at half its length., 25 Feb 1998
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This review is from: Appetite for Life: the Biography of Julia Child (Hardcover)
A very long read. Having grown up with Julia on Channel 2 in Boston I had a strong interest in finishing the book. But I kept skipping ahead to get the endless details out of the way. Fascinating stories along the way but not many people will stick it out. My one-line review says it all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating yet difficult
This fascinating look at a truly amazing woman is well worth the effort of slogging through what amounts to some pretty tough reading. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Appetite for Life : The Biography of Julia Child is a fascinating book--I read it cover to cover in one (very long) evening. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars What a life! (But where was the editor?)
Julia Child herself is so interesting--her personality, her life, her accomplishments--I was captivated by this book. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid read
A friend gave me this book for Christmas -- and I will always praise him for his true talent at picking out the perfect gift for me. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Appetite for Life: Julia Child
My pleasure in this book has been enhanced by having actually crossed paths with Julia Child several times, after myself having moved to Cambridge from her own native Pasadena... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Missing that soupcon of elan!
While I must commend the author on her exhaustive and splended research, I came away from "Appetite For Life" more disappointed than pleased. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Epstein Misses The Point
Noel Riley Fitch's biography of Julia Child introduces us to a very complex, interesting and compassionate woman. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 1997

3.0 out of 5 stars New Yorker Magazine Review
I refer potential purchasers to the New Yorker magazine's book review written by Jason Epstein (13 October issue). Read more
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