Describe how Julia became interested in cooking. What events or foods sparked her interest?

Discuss Julia and Simca's relationship. What lessons did Julia learn from it? What problems did they encounter?

How did Julia feel about France? Describe her relationship to this country.

Describe Julia's experience at Cordon Bleu. What were some of the problems that she encountered there? What did she learn at the school?

Why do you think Julia experienced success with her cookbooks and her television show? Provide examples and evidence for your argument from the book.

Julia states that Paul was an inspiration to her. What do you think she meant by this in terms of her career? What did Julia learn from Paul?

Describe the process that Simca, Julia, and Louisette went through to get Mastering the Art of French Cooking published. What did they want the purpose of...