Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child

"Backstage with Julia is packed with endearing anecdotes." -The New York Times Book ReviewFrom 1980 onward, Nancy Verde Barr was Julia Child's friend and associate-the executive chef who helped orchestrate the television shows, cookbooks, and articles that made Julia such a beloved figure. Now, Barr looks back over their long association and brings to life the real Julia-the adventurous, inquisitive, and often mischievous woman who was completely unassuming despite her fame. Filled with vivid anecdotes and stories-from prepping a cooking demonstration on Good Morning America to vacationing with Julia in Italy-Backstage with Julia offers a delightful behind-the-scenes portrait of America's most revered chef.Barr, Nancy Verde is the author of 'Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child', published 2008 under ISBN 9780470276372 and ISBN 0470276371.