BOB SPITZ is the award-winning author ofThe Beatles,aNew York Timesbestseller, 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, includingThe New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone,andO, The Oprah Magazine,among others. Author Residence-New York, NY
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"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
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"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
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"In what is by far the most substantial new book on Chi
Spitz delivers a deep, thoroughly researched, fun, and amusing biography of legendary chef Julia Child. Interweaving anecdotes, family history, and historical events, he tells the tale of Child's remarkable life, covering highlights from her espionage work during WWII to her rise to prominence as a television personality and everything in between. Narrator Kimberly Farr executes this audio edition expertly. Her reading is lively and engaging and infuses Spitz's work with energy and emotion. Perhaps most delightful is the voice Farr creates for Child. While not truly mimicking the famous cook, she deftly reproduces Child's style of speaking, prolonging words, shifting emphasis-all with that famous light, bubbly delivery. Fans of Child, cooking, and history will find this audiobook a very enjoyable listen. A Knopf hardcover. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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