Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Giveaway - Cleaving - Julie Powell


Julie Powell? Didn't she do that Julia Childs recipe thing that was turned into a movie? Yep, and she's back with a new book.

You're going to love the premise of this one....

From the publisher:

"Julie Powell thought cooking her way through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking was the craziest thing she'd ever do--until she embarked on the voyage recounted in her new memoir, CLEAVING.

Her marriage challenged by an insane, irresistible love affair, Julie decides to leave town and immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery. She finds her way to Fleischer's, a butcher shop where she buries herself in the details of food. She learns how to break down a side of beef and French a rack of ribs--tough, physical work that only sometimes distracts her from thoughts of afternoon trysts.

The camaraderie at Fleischer's leads Julie to search out fellow butchers around the world--from South America to Europe to Africa. At the end of her odyssey, she has learned a new art and perhaps even mastered her unruly heart."

Listen to an excerpt of Cleaving.

I have three audio book copies to giveaway, courtesy of The Hachette Book Group. Open to both US and Canada, no po boxes please. Ends Saturday Jan 16/09 at 6 pm EST. To be entered - did you read or see the movie Julie and Julia?

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99 comments:

  1. Patti V.December 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I missed the movie in the theater, but I'm planning to watch it over the winter break!

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  2. mariagDecember 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    I loved the book and the movie as well. Meryl Streep was amazing!!

    Please enter me to win.

    fmlj94 at yahoo dot com

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  3. Jo-JoDecember 16, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    We just recently watched the movie and my husband and I both enjoyed it.
    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

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  4. ZiaDecember 16, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I haven't read the book yet but I really enjoyed the movie.

    I would love to be entered.

    Zia
    ziaria(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. LindaDecember 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I have Julie and Julia, but haven't read it yet - my daughter-in-law and granddaughter grabbed it. The movie is on my Netflix queue. I'd love to win this book.

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  6. Sandy JayDecember 16, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I'm still waiting for Julie & Julia at the library. It's always out when I go in there. I haven't seen the movie yet but I'm looking forward to it. I'd love to win this book.

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  7. JoanneRDecember 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Haven't read the book or seen the movie. Thank you for the great offer.
    joannereynolds@sbcglobal.net

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  8. AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Haven't read it yet, but I'm planning to in January, hopefully.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  9. Andrea IDecember 16, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I haven't read the book or watched the movie. I would love to win this book.


    ainfinger@comcast.net

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  10. CharleydogDecember 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    I live in the midst of dairy country where the nearest theatre is a 1-hour drive so I didn't see the movie. I would really like to win this giveaway. Thanks.
    pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

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  11. Simply StacieDecember 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I am reading the book right now.

    simplystacieblog at gmail dot com

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  12. Linda HendersonDecember 16, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    No, I haven't read the book or saw the movie yet. I have heard great things about it though.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  13. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzDecember 17, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Read the book, bought two copies to give as gifts this Christmas, and have the movie sitting next to my DVD player right now (though I have not yet seen it!)

    debnance at gmail dot com

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  14. BooksnycDecember 18, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    I haven't read the book or seen the movie but I am traveling on some long haul flights for the holidays and hope to catch the movie then!

    thanks for the giveaway!

    leenbeen2001 at yahoo dot com

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  15. a real librarianDecember 19, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I'd love to win this!! I did get to see the movie in the theater - I loved it!!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

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  16. MargotDecember 19, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I read the book and then saw the movie. I'd love to read Julie Powell's latest. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway.

    margotDOTpeckATgmailDOTcom

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  17. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Yes, I did see Julie & Julia and I thought it was awesome. Very well done! I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks. wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I haven't read the book...or seen the movie...yet!!

    thanks for the opportunity to listen to this.

    Merry Christmas.

    karenk
    kmkuka(at)yahoo(Dot)com

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  19. abfantomDecember 20, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I haven't seen the movie, but I did read the book.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  20. linettDecember 20, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    the movie was great

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  21. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    HORTON111@AOL.COM....HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE....BUT I DO LOVE THESE AUDIO BOOKS

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  22. Donna C.December 20, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I have not read the book or seen the movie. Will have to rent the DVD. It has gotten great reviews

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  23. mlswin@triad.rr.comDecember 20, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    would like to win. Hooked on audio books

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  24. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    I haven't read the book or seen the movie but I will rent the movie soon.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  25. 409copeDecember 21, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I haven't read the book or seen the movie but from the previews it looks good. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. David JohnsonDecember 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Please count me in, thanks.

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  27. Deborah WellensteinDecember 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I didn't read the book or see the movie, but I would certainly like to! Thanks!

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  28. jbeckettDecember 22, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    No, I didn't see the movie or read the book (I did read reviews of the movie!)

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  29. SueDecember 23, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    I read the book. I'd love to see the movie, both actresses are favorites of mine!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  30. lanieDecember 23, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I guess the author is a little less squeamish this time around!

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  31. CricketDecember 23, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I just watched the movie on DVD this past week and I enjoyed it very much!

    JodiMof3 at hotmail dot com

    Please enter me into your giveaway.
    Thank you so much!

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  32. mmentorDecember 24, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    sign me up

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  33. Belinda MDecember 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    I have read the book and really enjoyed it

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. SusanDecember 28, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    My husband and I saw the movie. It was great. I wanted to start cooking after I saw it! I got Julie and Julia - along with 5 other books - at Christmas.

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  35. Terri DellDecember 28, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    I haven't read it or seen it but I do want to read the book

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  36. chlorinebrainDecember 28, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    I haven't read the book yet but I really loved the movie

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  37. Erica GDecember 29, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    We just rented the movie. It was great!
    egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com

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  38. EmmaJanuary 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I have Julie and Julia but haven't read it yet.Please enter me in the giveaway.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.Thank you.

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Unfortunately NO, I did not see Julie and Julia. Darn it! We were tied up with a lot of things, and just never got to the movies to see it. But I heard it was great.

    May Schultz
    may041827@yahoo.com

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  40. theamiraJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Yes, we rented the movie on pay per view. Pretty entertaining.

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  41. Candie LJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    I have not seen the movie yet but I have only heard good things about it. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. Hotsnotty2January 6, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    I would love to listen to this, I missed it in the theater, thanks for the chance!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    We rented it!

    blacksnake@mchsi.com

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  44. lag123January 6, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    I have not read the book or seen the movie. They are both on my list though. Thanks for having this giveaway!

    lag110@mchsi.com

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  45. MisusedinnocenceJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    I haven't had the opportunity to do either yet but plan too first chance I get. :) Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I just finished the book. I enjoyed it, but I'm not entirely sure I like her.

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  47. DEBIJOTJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Loved her previous book, can't wait to read this one. Thanks

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  48. ky2hereJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Didn't read it but loved the movie. I had forgotten about the spy part. Meryl does good comedy.

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  49. LoriJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    I would love a chance to win this.

    dlsmith44@msn.com

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  50. JlefkovenjJanuary 10, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    I missed the movie in the theater.

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  51. JaimeJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    no, I didn't see the movie, but I'm waiting for my copy of Julie and Julia
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  52. rockymountain_brownJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I didn't read the book, but did see the movie. It was really good, and well acted.

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  53. MelanieJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:54 PM

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  54. MelanieJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    I just saw the movie *twice* in the past week!!

    I drive a lot, so I hope to win this, thanks!!!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    I saw the movie and loved it. I will be reading the book as soon as my local library gets it to me.

    Please enter me in the contest :)

    Jesyka_01 at yahoo dot com

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  56. bookloverJanuary 12, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Please enter me in the contest.

    Thanks!
    tradingaddress at gmail dot com

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  57. Lady RoxiJanuary 12, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Love to have this. Read the book - loved it, saw the movie - it was ok.

    Thanks,

    darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. bison61January 12, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I Haven't read the book or seen the movie.

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  59. BevJanuary 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    I've read Julie and Julia but haven't had the chance to read Cleaving yet.
    Still want to see the movie.

    Thanks for the chance to win this audio book : D

    BevE
    slawoszewski(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. LittleEagleJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    enjoyed Julie and Julia and would like to read the followup. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  61. testJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I've read the book AND watched the movie! Blogged about it here: http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.com/2009/11/sucking-marrow-out-of-otherwise-decent.html

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  62. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    I haven't, but my sister has and I would love to surprise her with a copy of "Cleaving".


    Ronrose

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  63. Nicole D.January 14, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I did not see the movie, but probably will get it from the video store soon. Thanks!

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  64. Daniel MJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    saw the movie, meryl streep was great! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  65. ermaJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    No, I haven't see or read it.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  66. NickolayJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I saw the movie, and I plan on reading the book. I hope the book is good!

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  67. AndriaJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I saw the movie and loved it. This would be great to have for a road trip I'll be taking in the summer

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  68. Shelley K.January 15, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    I read the book and thought it was really great--haven't seen the movie though.

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    I enjoyed the movie "Julie & Julia"!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    I am always looking for different authors to read. I have added this book to my TBR list since it sounds really good
    JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com

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  71. Renee GJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    I haven't read the book or seen the movie; but I would love to do both.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  72. billwinsbigJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    have not seen the movie...yet

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  73. Sandy SJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Yes, I just rented the movie over the holidays. I though that it was funny. I would love to win the new audiobook! Thanks!

    skstigger@hotmail.com

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  74. artmarciaJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    I read the book and saw the movie in both the theater and on DVD. I loved it all and am very interested in her new book. thanks for the chance to win.

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  75. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    No, I didnt see it. But would love to!

    shopgurl101@gmail.com

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  76. theprophecygirlJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    I am now reading the book and saw (and enjoyed) the film. Thanks for the giveaway! theprophecygirl at hotmail dot com

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  77. KarrieJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    I have not seen the movie yet but I am defintely going to rent it

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  78. dispatcher_kristyJanuary 16, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    I saw the movie and enjoyed it very much

    dispatcher_kristy@hotmail.com

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  79. lilykJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    I haven't read the book or seen the movie but hope to do both soon.

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  80. Kathy PJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    no i havent seen it yet but i really want to i love meryl streep she is my favorite actress :)

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    i haven't seen the movie or red the book but I would love to read this book

    mjmeeks5@netscape.net

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  82. Liz MaysJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    No, I haven't read or seen it!
    doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

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  83. john ferrisJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I did not see the movie.
    john ferris
    guapo1317@live.com

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  84. Roseann K.January 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I saw the movie and loved it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  85. fancyfeet48January 16, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I would love to win this thanks for this great giveaway
    fancyfeet45@earthlink.net

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  86. Gary CostanzoJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I missed both the movie and book, but would love to own this audio book.
    garyco@roadrunner.com

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  87. opalbakerJanuary 16, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Yes,I saw the movie and it was great.
    opalbaker@yahoo.com

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  88. Donna M. ClarkJanuary 16, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I read the book first, than I watched the movie. I can't wait to hear the new one. Thank you for having this giveaway.
    litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com

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  89. cmanJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I didn't see it or read it.

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  90. Nancy S.January 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I saw the movie and really enjoyed it.
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

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  91. TimsterJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I saw the movie in the theater.

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  92. Betty CJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I saw the movie and really enjoyed it. Meryl Streep was Julia Child to perfection but then just about anything she does is great.

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  93. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    I haven't seen the movie or read the book yet. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  94. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    This sounds really interesting. AztecFeller@aol.com

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  95. Cheryl GreenleafJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    I saw the movie twice! Once with my Mother and once with my best friend. I had to share the joy!

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  96. SandJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I did see the movie and I adored it!

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  97. 365DAYSINHEMETVALLEYJanuary 17, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Saw the movie, and loved it.

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  98. Sahm LeeJanuary 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    I watched the movie! Loved it! Thanks for the contest!
    airalynn@gmail.com

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  99. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Yes--loved it! Great story.

    linda AT downes Dot net

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