The bestselling story Of Julia's years in France--and the basis for, starring meryl streep and amy adams--in her own words. Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookb...The bestselling story Of Julia's years in France--and the basis for, starring meryl streep and amy adams--in her own words. Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook and her television show, Julia Child was not always a master chef.