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Apr 02, 2023phyllis94941 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Even though this wasn’t highly rated, I had read and really enjoyed Ann Mah’s 2022 novel that also took place in Paris (“Jacqueline in Paris”) so was looking forward to this memoir about Ann’s year of living in Paris, published in 2013. I…
Feb 01, 2023Einer2 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
History was interesting but I found the author to be irritating in many sections and find it interesting that in the jacket bio there is no mention of the husband she so desperately missed in the book.
Oct 07, 2018AnneCarolineDrake rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This might be a good book to read if you are planning to visit France. The author explores the regions of France and their signature dishes. I found the frequent use of undefined French phrases to be pretentious and arrogant. The author…
Jan 09, 2018cularien rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Quite a good book. I’ll admit I skimmed at times, but I enjoyed reading Mah’s story about her time in Paris. I especially enjoyed the Julia Child tie-ins, apartment hunting, and American Thanksgiving. I can’t say I’ll try many of the…
Mar 19, 2014imgrimey rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Too much emphasis on her emotional state(s) to take this book seriously as a food and travel book as intended. Would make a good 'chick-flick'.
Jan 05, 2014marydave rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Autobiography, France, and French food - a balanced blending of three of my favorites! The author generously shares her struggles as well as her accomplishments, inviting us to draw life lessons for ourselves. A single recipe wraps up…