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I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany
I'll Never Be French Living in a Small Village in Brittany - No Matter What I Do
Author: Mark Greenside
Tired of Provence in books, cuisine, and tablecloths? Exhausted from your armchair travels to Paris? Despairing of ever finding a place that speaks to you beyond reason? You are ripe for a journey to Brittany, where author Mark Greenside reluctantly travels, eats of the crêpes, and finds a second life. — When Mark Greenside -- a native New ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781416586876
ISBN-10: 1416586873
Publication Date: 11/4/2008
Pages: 256
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4.1 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany on + 74 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Hilarious story of a man who went to brittany with his girlfriend, dumped the girl and fell in love with a beautiful little town. He did not speak the language but bought a house anyway. Another one of those fish out of water books as a middle aged American tries to make sense out of how things are done in another country. L found myself laughing out loud in the middle of the night. A fun and quick read.
reviewed I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany on + 160 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This funny, laugh-out-loud memoir by Mark Greenside chronicles his adventures as an American in Brittany, France, who does not speak French nor understand French customs. He becomes a homeowner there, and really gets to know the differences between French and American culture while trying to fix up the house, and get to know his neighbors. A fun read!
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Helpful Score: 2
A quick read with chuckles. It helps to know a little French since the author has phrases in French throughout the book. A nice journal of the differences between the French and the American culture viewed through an American's eyes.
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reviewed I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany on + 111 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book. I was especially interested in how he went about buying his French house and then all the details of owning a house in a foreign country. A delightful book. AC


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