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# Judith Jones

(1924–2017)   Writer   United States

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Judith Jones was a writer from the United States, best known for *Obelisk: a novel*.

## Quick Facts About Judith Jones

Born March 10, 1924

Died August 2, 2017

Nationality United States

Profession Writer

Notable works Obelisk: a novel

## About Judith Jones

Judith Jones was an American writer and editor, initially known for having rescued The Diary of Anne Frank from the reject pile. Jones is also known as the editor who championed Simone Beck, Louisette Bertholle and Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She retired as senior editor and vice president at Alfred A. Knopf in 2011 and fully retired in 2013 after more than 60 years at the company.

##  Quotes by Judith Jones

> [Cooking demands attention, patience, and above all, a respect for the gifts of the earth. It is a form of worship, a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/judith-jones/cooking-demands-attention-patience-and-above-all-a-respect-for-the/)

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[Attention](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/attention/)

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> [Other creatures receive food simply as fodder. But we take the raw materials of the earth and work with them—touch them, manipulate…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/judith-jones/other-creatures-receive-food-simply-as-fodder-but-we-take-the-raw/)

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[Alchemy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/alchemy/)

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