My Life in France is Julia Child's memoir of her life that led up to and through writing Mastering the Art of French Cooking, as well as her life and career. A great book for anyone who recognizes Julia Child as our country's first celebrity chef, long before Emeril and Rachael.

There’s so much joy in her life and the way she cooks. This is a total inspiration to read.

In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child’s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found ‘her true calling.’ (via dancingspoon.com)

Julia Child is so much more than just a TV cooking personality. Her life was a fascinating one, and her devotion to the man she loved was admirable and heart-touching.