In The French Chef In America: Julia Child's Second Act, Alex Prud'Homme (fully qualified to write on the subject because of his relationship to Child as the grandson of her husband's brother) captures her essence. For those who read and loved My Life In France, which he authored with Child herself, Prud'Homme considers this a sequel, of sorts. ...and, like the subject herself, it is delightful.
Readers will notice certain differences between this and the standard biography right from the start; it has a more lively conversational tone, entertaining pictures are interspersed throughout the book instead of grouped together in one middle section, and Prud'Homme's own familial relationship with Child adds a level of personal warmth and friendly regard not usually lavished upon most biographical subjects. These traits combine to make reading The French Chef In America a tasty morsel, worthy of Child's own kitchen.
For those with an interest in Julia Child, the American historical and political landscape of the 1970s, and Child's most meaningful personal relationships, including her marriage to Paul Child, her friendship with editor Judith Jones, and her unoffical sisterhood with her co-author Simca Beck, this book will serve to delight and inform. Highly recommended.
Thank you to Blogging For Books for providing this free review copy in exchange for my honest review.
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