This is the funny and inspiring account of Kathleen Flinn’s struggle in a stew of hot-tempered chefs, competitive classmates, her own “wretchedly inadequate” French, and the basics of French cuisine. Flinn was a thirty-six-year-old middle manager trapped on the corporate ladder—until her boss eliminated her job. So she cashed in her savings and moved to Paris to pursue her lifelong dream of attending the venerable Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. Fans of Julie & Julia and the late Julia Child will be richly rewarded by this vibrant tale of self-discovery, transformation, and ultimately love.
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ooh, that sounds so cool! I love books about cooking :-) Plus, I need to be reading more (don't we all?)
Posted by: Leah | July 30, 2010 at 05:09 AM
Julie and Julia was one of my favorites! I also love cooking,and cooking shows, my boyfriend loses remote control every time top chef is on!
Posted by: Jessica | July 30, 2010 at 08:22 AM
I've been wanting to read this forever!
Posted by: Andrea | July 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
food, paris, books...what's not to love?
Posted by: Jamie | July 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM
I've heard about this book too and definitely want to read it!
Posted by: Auburnkat | July 30, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I loved all the Cordon Bleu scenes in Julie and Julia. This book sounds great!
Posted by: Hope | July 31, 2010 at 07:00 AM
I'm always in the market for a new read!
Posted by: Michelle | August 01, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Oh, I forgot about this book. Thank you for reminding me!
Posted by: Karen | August 06, 2010 at 04:42 AM
I love books about cooking.
Posted by: Roberta Codemo | August 06, 2010 at 01:21 PM
I hope it's not too late, I would love a chance to win!! :O
Posted by: Jenny | August 09, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Sounds like a good book to read!
Posted by: Ruth Cooper | August 09, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Both of these books look awesome! I <3 all your giveaways Janet. :)
Posted by: Stephanie Court | August 16, 2010 at 11:05 AM