Julia Bailey is a mompreneur with too many principles and too little time. Her fledgling company, Julia's Child, makes organic toddler meals. But t...
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Feb 18, 2012
Danielle
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When successful entrepreneur and mom Julia Bailey goes into business for herself she pores every ounce available into it, including the time she once spent with her family. Opening her new business “Julia’s Child” only became a dream after the birth of her two children, but her business sense came long before that. With a team consisting of only her and her new friend Marta, Julia develops an organic line of food for toddlers that quickly has them both working around the clock. In a matter of a
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Feb 10, 2012
Alis
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I love stories like this one, stories about a strong woman that tries so hard to hold everything together. A woman who tries to and does an amazing job of juggling her own business and her family at the same time, even with its really tough not seeing her family all the time.
Julia's Child is a book that will surprise you though. Inside its pages you will not only find an incrediable story, but also some great recipe's.
Julia is a very inspiring character. Like I said More...
Julia's Child is a book that will surprise you though. Inside its pages you will not only find an incrediable story, but also some great recipe's.
Julia is a very inspiring character. Like I said More...
Feb 20, 2012
Jencey/
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What would you do if you suddenly decided to start your own business? How would you provide for product development and the staffing to get tasks accomplished?
Julia Bailey runs a business Julia’s Child which makes food for toddlers and older. She has been working with her business associate Marta who helped her develops the business from the ground up. Julia’s goal is to make her product reach Whole Foods shelves. Will she be successful? In addition to starting her own business sh More...
Julia Bailey runs a business Julia’s Child which makes food for toddlers and older. She has been working with her business associate Marta who helped her develops the business from the ground up. Julia’s goal is to make her product reach Whole Foods shelves. Will she be successful? In addition to starting her own business sh More...
Feb 18, 2012
Colleen
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Julia is a New York City mom with two young boys who is running a fledgling business creating healthy meals for toddlers. She is desperately trying to balance it all and make good on the investment her husband made in her business but despite long hours and some great ideas (Give Peas a Chance), Julia is just barely holding it all together. When an appearance on a morning television show brings unexpected attention and opportunities to Julia and her business, success is within striking distance.
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Feb 08, 2012
Vera
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There were several secondary story lines that had abrupt endings instead of being fleshed out, and not for the lack of page space; the book could have easily been longer (it’s a very quick read). At times, it felt as if the plot too conveniently revolved around Julia and Julia alone, with everything and everyone else falling by the wayside. Despite these minor pitfalls, I enjoyed every page and my mouth dropped every time I read about so More...
There were several secondary story lines that had abrupt endings instead of being fleshed out, and not for the lack of page space; the book could have easily been longer (it’s a very quick read). At times, it felt as if the plot too conveniently revolved around Julia and Julia alone, with everything and everyone else falling by the wayside. Despite these minor pitfalls, I enjoyed every page and my mouth dropped every time I read about so More...
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Feb 06, 2012
Recommended by Alice Bradley of finslippy:
"Julia's Child is, simply, a delightful romp. In fact I used the phrase "delightful romp" in the blurb I was asked to write for it, but then the author was all maybe you should read it first? And I was like, what? I haven't blurbed before, I mean, shut up, fine. And guess what I WAS RIGHT it was. DELIGHTFUL. ROMPY. I didn't put that in the blurb, though, because really. I did add that I missed my subway stop because I was so absorbed More...
"Julia's Child is, simply, a delightful romp. In fact I used the phrase "delightful romp" in the blurb I was asked to write for it, but then the author was all maybe you should read it first? And I was like, what? I haven't blurbed before, I mean, shut up, fine. And guess what I WAS RIGHT it was. DELIGHTFUL. ROMPY. I didn't put that in the blurb, though, because really. I did add that I missed my subway stop because I was so absorbed More...
Dec 18, 2011
Heather
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Ok, really 2 1/2 stars. This was a fun enough read, but smacked of propaganda. Way too many not so subtle references to organic food, never feeding your kids sugar or processed food or fast food, lots of food chopping, with kids, dad, everyone. Even her relationship with her parents was weird... She treated them so condescendingly, and of course their opinion of her food habits was that she was too intense about it. It all ended too tidily and unrealistically. Seemed too easy. But, still, I had
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Feb 20, 2012
Elizabeth
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I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy from Goodreads. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I had heard that it was a good light and quick read and also that it was too "green" for some. I enjoyed the book. It was a quick and light read. It does have a lot of green in it. But it is well written and does make the reader think about the environment and what we are eating as well as what we feed our kids. I think young moms will enjoy this book as well as the include
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Feb 14, 2012
Alissa
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I had high hopes for this one, but for whatever reason Julia's character didn't resonate with me. I found her whiny. And there wasn't enough plot tension or interesting things happening to really keep me engaged. Not sure why I stuck with it, guess I thought it would get better.
Jan 20, 2012
Nealy
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Hysterical. It was a lot of fun following Julia around, but I'm glad I don't have her stressful job! This is a really fun topic, and I didn't want the book to end. I'm a granola mom, and I don't find too many books that make me smile with recognition the way this one does.
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Feb 14, 2012
Linda
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pop culture my oh my.
Lizzie Heffelspeck for Elizabeth Hasselbeck? The Scene for The View? Pottery Shed for Pottery Barn? Really? Is this writing?
Skip it.
Lizzie Heffelspeck for Elizabeth Hasselbeck? The Scene for The View? Pottery Shed for Pottery Barn? Really? Is this writing?
Skip it.
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Feb 09, 2012
Rosemary
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Julia Bailey is juggling motherhood, marriage, and her dream of getting her organic food business off the ground. By turns funny and touching, this is a story to which we can all relate!
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Feb 02, 2012
Jess
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Julia's Child is a really fun read, particularly as I saw so many people I know in this book. The characters are funny and true, and Pinneo's voice is strong and confident in this novel.
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