Cis H. (californiadreamin) reviewed on + 279 more book reviews
Elizabeth Bard writes in a conversational tone about her life and love in Paris. She's a New Yorker who was working and living in London, met Frenchman Gwendal, enjoyed weekends with him in Paris for two years before she finally moved into his tiny apartment. She writes about adjusting to the French lifestyle where money and job status are not as important as they are to Americans. She also shares with us her love of food, shopping the the markets of Paris, learning how to cook, and eat, like the French. While some readers may think of her as a spoiled rich girl from NYC, I overlooked references to her previous lifestyle in NY to simply enjoy how she embraced her life in Paris. The book really shows us how important family, friends, and good food is in our lives. I even enjoyed reading all of the fabulous recipes, even though I don't cook!
