--- product_id: 3497915 title: "My Life in France" price: "€ 23.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/3497915-my-life-in-france store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # My Life in France **Price:** € 23.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Life in France - **How much does it cost?** € 23.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/3497915-my-life-in-france) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description My Life in France [Child, Julia, Prud'homme, Alex] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Life in France Review: Completely Charming - "Every field was an explosion of fragrant and colorful bougainvilleas, brooms, mimosas, or daisies. Warm, salty breezes blew off the Mediterranean. There were dramatic rocky cliffs along the coast, snow-topped Alps looming in the background...I found my senses were nearly overwhelmed." ~ pg. 49 When friends started to tell me that I must watch "Julie and Julia" I put the movie on my Netflix list and didn't think too much about it. Then a friend sent me a recipe adaptation of Boeuf Bourguignon and I adapted the recipe even more (I use less Burgundy). After trying that recipe I became even more interested in the movie and recipes. I had actually reviewed Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home the year I started reviewing and had watched a special on Julia Child's life sometime before. At one point (I think because of my reviews) I was invited to see Julia Child. I think it was around $400 so I wasn't able to meet her because at the time all my money was going into testing recipes for my own cookbook. However it wasn't until I watched the "Julie and Julia" movie that I became very interested in Julia Child's life. "My Life in France" is completely charming in every way. Since I visited France in 1996 I could relate to Julia Child's love of Provence and her love affair with Paris. I loved reading about Cassis and Marseille as it reminded me of the bakery we found and how delicious the fresh fish was at a restaurant by the Mediterranean Sea. Alex Prud'homme effectively captures Julia Child's voice by interviewing her and by obviously reading many of Paul and Julia's letters. There is probably no way anyone could remember such an amazing amount of details like the exact weather and the menu at restaurants. All these details about food make the book absolutely tantalizing. Julia's love of life comes through so well in the captivating warm prose. I could relate to the years Juila Child spent working on her cookbooks to the point of obsession. Her second book took nine years to produce. She really struggled to birth her books and had to deal with moving from country to country with all her kitchen equipment. It is fun to read about her rhapsodizing over kitchen stores. She was fascinated by kitchen gadgets. Once Juila Child discovered her love of cooking she never looked back. It is amazing how her entire life revolved around cooking. She made writing recipes into a total adventure. At one point she does some investigative reporting when she wants to learn to make beurre blanc. Somehow she had the money to go to some of the best restaurants in France. The main thing I loved about this book is how it effectively documents the stages Julia Child went through to become an icon. She truly had to work for her fame although at times it seemed like she was just at the right place at the right time. My only complaint about the book is that some of the French words don't come with any translation. You are at times left to imagine what was said. ~The Rebecca Review Review: EXQUISITE! - This beautifully written and completely charming memoir captures Julia's unique and genuine personality. This is one of the most delightful, happy books I've ever read! Julia admits complete ignorance at the beginning of her story, which attests to her most unusual gift for blending self-deprecation with charming self-confidence, and it is her natural curiosity that led her to collaborate with master chefs, true to her non-condescending and bubbly personality. There is a heavenly breathless spirit about this book that captures her earthiness and integrity and complete emotional fulfillment that is absolutely contagious. This is the most beautiful love story between kindred spirits. Her husband, Paul, who clearly shines throughout, worked for the US State Department, and it was he who encouraged Julia's exploration and interest in fine cuisine and his transfer to Paris began her legacy. What a wonderful marriage they must have had! They shared an extraordinary life of love and passion, not only for each other but for travel and the tastes to explore other cultures. Her colorful and bright and cheery account of her 1940's life-changing stay in France is one of the most cherished, enjoyable and interesting books I've had the pleasure of reading. I wanted to sing. This book is a great biography, as well as a historical account of a nation, as instruction of the refined culinary arts, and it works well as the travelogue that evokes the locations being described. My senses were titillated; I could smell the baking bread, lavender fields, leg of lamb cooking in sumptuous herbs; I could taste the magnificent, succulent dishes; I could see the lush countryside, the cobblestone roads and streets. The laughter, the wit, the union, their lives together had to be Heaven on earth. This is beautifully told, brimming with life, just as Julie Child lived during her years in France, and as compelling as a great novel that you know has a happy ending. Because the family kept all of Paul and Julia's letters home, primarily Paul's twin brother, Charlie and his wife, the detail is as fresh and fun as when it first happened. Julia lived a "joie de vivre", loved a new adventure and took life on with an incredibly open mind. She seized opportunity with great zest and had the confidence that she could achieve her goal. She was real and fun and didn't take things too seriously. One of Julia Child's most compelling attributes was her ability to share her knowledge without being intimidating. She gave you the sense that she was as accessible and as friendly as if she'd known you all her life, although infinitely more interesting. She truly cared about people, all people. With class, charm, enormous magnetism, and great determination this remarkable woman had turned French cooking into an American fascination. This is not a book about food; this is a book about life, full of passion and love and wisdom, beauty, art and creation. You can learn a lot from a life like that. This should be on everyone's reading list. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #26,708 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #33 in Culinary Biographies & Memoirs #233 in Women's Biographies #425 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,097) | | Dimensions | 5.19 x 0.83 x 8 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0307277690 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0307277695 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | October 9, 2007 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![My Life in France - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TLgMgmqBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completely Charming *by T***W on January 18, 2010* "Every field was an explosion of fragrant and colorful bougainvilleas, brooms, mimosas, or daisies. Warm, salty breezes blew off the Mediterranean. There were dramatic rocky cliffs along the coast, snow-topped Alps looming in the background...I found my senses were nearly overwhelmed." ~ pg. 49 When friends started to tell me that I must watch "Julie and Julia" I put the movie on my Netflix list and didn't think too much about it. Then a friend sent me a recipe adaptation of Boeuf Bourguignon and I adapted the recipe even more (I use less Burgundy). After trying that recipe I became even more interested in the movie and recipes. I had actually reviewed Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home the year I started reviewing and had watched a special on Julia Child's life sometime before. At one point (I think because of my reviews) I was invited to see Julia Child. I think it was around $400 so I wasn't able to meet her because at the time all my money was going into testing recipes for my own cookbook. However it wasn't until I watched the "Julie and Julia" movie that I became very interested in Julia Child's life. "My Life in France" is completely charming in every way. Since I visited France in 1996 I could relate to Julia Child's love of Provence and her love affair with Paris. I loved reading about Cassis and Marseille as it reminded me of the bakery we found and how delicious the fresh fish was at a restaurant by the Mediterranean Sea. Alex Prud'homme effectively captures Julia Child's voice by interviewing her and by obviously reading many of Paul and Julia's letters. There is probably no way anyone could remember such an amazing amount of details like the exact weather and the menu at restaurants. All these details about food make the book absolutely tantalizing. Julia's love of life comes through so well in the captivating warm prose. I could relate to the years Juila Child spent working on her cookbooks to the point of obsession. Her second book took nine years to produce. She really struggled to birth her books and had to deal with moving from country to country with all her kitchen equipment. It is fun to read about her rhapsodizing over kitchen stores. She was fascinated by kitchen gadgets. Once Juila Child discovered her love of cooking she never looked back. It is amazing how her entire life revolved around cooking. She made writing recipes into a total adventure. At one point she does some investigative reporting when she wants to learn to make beurre blanc. Somehow she had the money to go to some of the best restaurants in France. The main thing I loved about this book is how it effectively documents the stages Julia Child went through to become an icon. She truly had to work for her fame although at times it seemed like she was just at the right place at the right time. My only complaint about the book is that some of the French words don't come with any translation. You are at times left to imagine what was said. ~The Rebecca Review ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXQUISITE! *by M***C on June 18, 2011* This beautifully written and completely charming memoir captures Julia's unique and genuine personality. This is one of the most delightful, happy books I've ever read! Julia admits complete ignorance at the beginning of her story, which attests to her most unusual gift for blending self-deprecation with charming self-confidence, and it is her natural curiosity that led her to collaborate with master chefs, true to her non-condescending and bubbly personality. There is a heavenly breathless spirit about this book that captures her earthiness and integrity and complete emotional fulfillment that is absolutely contagious. This is the most beautiful love story between kindred spirits. Her husband, Paul, who clearly shines throughout, worked for the US State Department, and it was he who encouraged Julia's exploration and interest in fine cuisine and his transfer to Paris began her legacy. What a wonderful marriage they must have had! They shared an extraordinary life of love and passion, not only for each other but for travel and the tastes to explore other cultures. Her colorful and bright and cheery account of her 1940's life-changing stay in France is one of the most cherished, enjoyable and interesting books I've had the pleasure of reading. I wanted to sing. This book is a great biography, as well as a historical account of a nation, as instruction of the refined culinary arts, and it works well as the travelogue that evokes the locations being described. My senses were titillated; I could smell the baking bread, lavender fields, leg of lamb cooking in sumptuous herbs; I could taste the magnificent, succulent dishes; I could see the lush countryside, the cobblestone roads and streets. The laughter, the wit, the union, their lives together had to be Heaven on earth. This is beautifully told, brimming with life, just as Julie Child lived during her years in France, and as compelling as a great novel that you know has a happy ending. Because the family kept all of Paul and Julia's letters home, primarily Paul's twin brother, Charlie and his wife, the detail is as fresh and fun as when it first happened. Julia lived a "joie de vivre", loved a new adventure and took life on with an incredibly open mind. She seized opportunity with great zest and had the confidence that she could achieve her goal. She was real and fun and didn't take things too seriously. One of Julia Child's most compelling attributes was her ability to share her knowledge without being intimidating. She gave you the sense that she was as accessible and as friendly as if she'd known you all her life, although infinitely more interesting. She truly cared about people, all people. With class, charm, enormous magnetism, and great determination this remarkable woman had turned French cooking into an American fascination. This is not a book about food; this is a book about life, full of passion and love and wisdom, beauty, art and creation. You can learn a lot from a life like that. This should be on everyone's reading list. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by I***1 on January 10, 2012* I have really enjoyed reading about Julia Child's inspiring trip to Paris and Marseille. She is so passionate about food, restaurants and storekeepers that I feel like I have strolled with her in the streets of Paris we both know so well. As a Parisian, I grow nostalgic of that time when life seemed a lot easier! ## Frequently Bought Together - My Life in France - Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol.1 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/3497915-my-life-in-france](https://www.desertcart.it/products/3497915-my-life-in-france) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*