Award-winning author Bob Spitz discusses his new biography, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child," presented by Harvard Book Store. This definitive account of Julia Child's life includes extensive research from Julia's diaries and letters, as well as anecdotes from Spitz's friendship with her. Here, Spitz relates poignant and amusing stories about the host of The French Chef, such as her struggle to find direction early in life, her dedication to perfecting technique, her no-frills entertaining style, and how she lived to savor gourmet cuisine, up through her very last days. Recorded 9/11/12. More lectures at http://forum-network.org