While reading this book, I discovered that I am not a huge fan of biographies. Please keep this in mind as you read the following review.

This biography was well-written and informative. The author portrayed the tension of what was happening as Julia was becoming famous in the US and how honest she should/could be about her fame when she was back 'home' in France. The way Child handled the situation says a lot about her, and she handled it pretty well. Child's dedication to her art was inspirational, and it was encouraging to realize that her huge successes weren't until later in her life.

Critiques: The biography read a little rambly. The details about meals she ate showed her passion for food, but some descriptions and passages around these descriptions didn't fit well together. I was personally more curious about her climb to 'fame' and how that affected her and less about her meal choices, but I understand that this was 1) probably a literary device and/or 2) recorded because that's just how she was – food was probably tied with her memories. The end felt rushed, but again, this is my opinion.

For a biography, this was written well, but it will probably be the last biography I read for awhile. Give me fiction. :)