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“I Can Sell This Book in La Jolla”

by testsuphomeAdmin — In the chapter titled "I Can Sell This Book in La Jolla," the author revisits the journey of creating her first cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. It all began with a book proposal that, at first, seemed unlikely to come to fruition. A pivotal moment arrived when her friend, Lee Bailey, encouraged her to take the plunge, leading her to approach Roy Finamore at Clarkson Potter. Roy’s initial skepticism quickly turned into enthusiasm, and he agreed to publish the book, though under the condition…
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“Don’t Even Waste the Stationery”

by testsuphomeAdmin — Don’t even waste the stationery, I told myself, but something about Jeffrey Garten made me reconsider. Our story began on an autumn trip to visit my brother, Ken, at Dartmouth College, where he was a sophomore. I was still in high school, but this visit was my first taste of an Ivy League atmosphere, and I was eager to experience its traditions and social scene. The crisp fall air, golden leaves, and historic architecture gave the campus an enchanting quality, filling me with a sense of possibility.…
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