Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child

It felt like the author took all the fun aspects of working with Julia out and left all the basic mandatory things which needed to be done and wrote about those. And they were described to mind-numbing precision.

Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child

Your mileage may vary with this book but I was sorely disappointed. Jan 05, Cindy rated it it was amazing. I have always been a fan of Julia Child the cook her word and the woman and this book endeared her to me even more. I can't say enough about the writing or the subject matter.

My favorite quote from Julia, "Life itself is the proper binge". Mar 16, Colleen rated it liked it. Julia Child was a fascinating woman and this book gives a good portrait of her, interspersing personal bits with "backstage" looks at working with, and as, Julia Child. May 05, Carolyn Bunkley rated it really liked it. Interesting look at the workings of cooking for the camera. If you are a fan of Julia child, as I am, it will make you like her even more.

Sep 24, Mary rated it it was amazing. Best book by far that I've read about Julia Child. Best quote in the book, "Diet food is what you eat when you're waiting for the steak to come off the grill. I wish I could have known her. Jun 17, Laura rated it liked it. The book was okay, but Julia, she's a rockstar! Lots of detail but enjoyable. Dec 31, Sherrie Henry rated it really liked it Shelves: A good solid 4 stars. Well written, no typos, obviously well-edited; was thrilled to read a proper book after a spate of, albeit well-intentioned, but obviously self-published and non-edited books.

The author takes us through Julia's television period, of about through to her semi-retirement around The way Julia lived, ever-energetic, ever-gracious But don't let Juli A good solid 4 stars. But don't let Julia hear you say the 't' word - it didn't exist to her! While not a complete biography, it does give us insights to Julia's later years, after her monumental success with 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' and her delightful PBS shows.

And her reaction to Dan Ackroyd's portrayal of her? The only thing which stops me giving this five stars is that the author didn't quite go chronological - it was like a conversation, not an acutal biography. She'd skip a few years to discuss something or other, then go back to the original timeline. I didn't quite grasp that concept.

But nonetheless, it was a great read. I highly recommend it. Mar 11, Sarah rated it liked it. Since I'm an avid baker, getting to learn about all that goes in to cooking on television and cooking demonstrations was truly fascinating. Another unique aspect of the book was that Barr also included pictures featuring herself and Julia during various adventures they shared. Although the writing was not always what I wanted it to be, it was clear to me that Barr did know Julia Child well and that sh I really enjoyed learning about Julia Child and Nancy Verde Barr's experiences working with her.

Although the writing was not always what I wanted it to be, it was clear to me that Barr did know Julia Child well and that she had a unique insight into what Julia's life was really like behind the cameras. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in Julia Child!

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However, this is not a book I would necessarily lend as a great read. Jan 12, Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: A nice read for fans of Julia Child. I would recommend Child's My Life in France and the biography Dearie ahead of this, but Barr does a nice job of describing Child's later years post-"The French Chef" and their friendship and working relationship. The author keeps the spotlight on Julia Child, with information about her own life as it related to Julia's, and it's a nicely balanced history.

The insights into what it takes to produce even a short segment of a food show or segment are interesti A nice read for fans of Julia Child. The insights into what it takes to produce even a short segment of a food show or segment are interesting, and one gains a sense of the indefatiguable and fascinating Julia Child up to her last days. Mar 01, Angie rated it it was amazing. I am not a great cook. I would like to learn more about how to cook well.

I also enjoy watching the process of good old-fashioned cooking. I'm a sucker for a great biography and was curious to learn about the behind-the-scenes activities of the one and only Julia Child. The book was written by her culinary assistant, Nancy Verde Barr. Her candor about Julia's "what you see if what you get" personality was riveting.

Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child by Nancy Verde Barr

I found myself googling the chefs, cook books, and cooking styles mentioned. It's I am not a great cook. It's a world I know very little about, but appreciate immensely. This book is not necessarily for "foodies"- it's for folks that may want to learn how to live an authentic life. May 19, Diane rated it it was ok. This really tells you everything you would like to know about Julia Child. She was as funny,warm and witty off-stage as she was on.

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It also chronicles her remarkable achievements in helping to make the culinary arts a true profession in America. I wanted to love this book but the overwhelming amount of detail bogged it down. Do I really need to know the architecture and history of the building in which they were going to eat lunch? No, I do not.

This could have been a great book with a more critic This really tells you everything you would like to know about Julia Child. This could have been a great book with a more critical editor. Oct 16, Karen rated it liked it. This is a remarkable look at Julia Child by the woman who started as one of her sous-chefs and ended up one of her best friends.

A truly remarkable woman who even in her 90s relished adventure, was keenly passionate about cooking and whose motto for everything seemed to be "Why not?

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Makes you wish you, too, were one of Julia's frien This is a remarkable look at Julia Child by the woman who started as one of her sous-chefs and ended up one of her best friends. Makes you wish you, too, were one of Julia's friends. Mar 01, Frenje rated it did not like it Recommends it for: Gave up on this one. A hundred pages in, I got tired of Verde Barr going on and on about the glorious qualities of Julia Child -- oh she's so generous, so funny, etc etc. Or worse, when she starts going on about the teeny mistakes or gaffes she herself made of the oh-so-trivial kind that no one else would possibly remember or think to write about after all these years.

Backstage with Julia : My Years with Julia Child by Nancy Verde Barr (2007, Hardcover)

To be fair, it doesn't help that I've never seen Child in action on TV, and know little about her to begin with. Nov 30, Catherine rated it liked it Recommends it for: Barr worked with Julia for over two decades. She truly adored Julia Child. The book is a light read filled with short anecdotes that fans of Julia Child will relish. Mar 25, Wendy rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Foodies, those who love Julia.

Fascinating insight into Julia Child's personality warts and all. The prose is decent, although not poetic. There's probably more about Barr's personal life than one really cares to know, but her stories about working with Child are gems.

Her one true revelation? Julia didn't love pasta. But we'd trade a chirpy tale or two for just some good plain writing. As Child's executive chef for almost 20 years and a producer for Good Morning America and Baking with Julia, she is able to provide a unique glimpse into the early world of culinary television. Of course, she also reveals Child, who comes off witty, warm, and dedicated-to her people and her profession.

It was Child's support and encouragement that enabled Barr to form a successful career out of a passionate hobby. The book's greatest strength lies in how Barr has captured the voice and personality of her friend and mentor; her stories about the woman, whether involving a stop for a hot dog at a roadside stand or the graceful way that Child handled mistakes, will enable readers to make a new connection to this larger-than-life figure who did so much to change the perception of food and cooking in America.

Recommended for most public libraries. This delightful and sprightly backstage look at life with Child a "Lucille Ball-with-a-rolling-pin character in the kitchen" describes Barr's work as an integral member of "the Julia team" that supported Child's "mind-boggling" schedule of demonstrations, media appearances and book signings. Barr skillfully illustrates Child's "extraordinary drive" in business, showing how "she never took her success or her audiences' acceptance of her work for granted," and how throughout her many ventures, "she maintained the integrity of what she was doing-- teaching cooking.

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