Up until now, everything I know about French women came from my lovely blogging partner Christelle, and we all know what she's like so you can just imagine what it was I thought they knew!
The book is actually a very funny and charming look at French women and how they are very unlike their American counterparts. Debra Ollivier is certainly in an excellent position to be able to contrast the two, being an American who lived in France for 10 years during which time she married her French husband, she now divides her time between Los Angeles and Paris.
The most interesting thing that I gleaned from the book, which I think it's easy to lose sight of, is the whole individuality thing - French women don't try to be like everyone else and follow the herd - being yourself is paramount - that even includes accepting the natural aging process! Mon dieu! I don't know that I can wrap my mind fully around that one but I sure appreciate the sentiment!
- Lisamarie -
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I heard the review on this book on The book report with Elaine Charles, and couldn't wait to get my hands on it, very enjoyable read.
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