Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz Book order

A Pulitzer prize-finalist peels back the curtain on an unexplored part of Julia Child's life-the formidable team of six she collaborated with to shape her legendary career.

Exploring the diverse sexual attitudes of nineteenth-century America, the book reveals a complex landscape that contrasts sharply with the Victorian stereotype. Through a mix of bawdy talk, evangelical sermons, and discussions on free love, it uncovers the national dialogue surrounding sexuality during this era. Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz highlights historical voices that continue to echo in contemporary discussions about sex, providing a nuanced understanding of the period's cultural dynamics.