Edwin Finn, the editor of Barron’s, writes about how a book written by Richard Morais, editor of Barron’s quarterly Penta magazine, has been turned into a movie.
Finn writes, “During the next 20 years, while working as a foreign correspondent, he often rose in the early morning to peck away at his fiction writing, including the beginnings of a first novel, which came to be called The Hundred-Foot Journey.
“Well-conceived and beautifully written, the novel was published in 2010 and became an international best seller. This weekend, it debuts as a movie, produced by Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Juliet Blake. The co-stars include Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, and Om Puri.
“The book relays the heartwarming tale of a poor boy from India who traverses continents and cultures to become a three-star chef in Paris. I highly recommend that you see the movie (and read the book). I guarantee that the experience will leave you touched and hungry, with a renewed respect for people who keep trying until they get it right — perfect, in fact.”
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