I saw a
newspaper article about this book and thought it would probably be just a bit
of fluff – but I got it from the library and its charms stole up on me.
The authors
are 4 Parisian women and they have put together a charming book that captures
the spirit of the Parisienne.
One small
warning – it does display typical French earthiness on the subject of sex –
nothing gross but you do pick up real cultural differences here.
To give you
a flavour here is part of a section called Aphorisms.
"To be read out loud ever night
before going to bed. Even when
inebriated:
Don't be
afraid of aging. As the saying goes,
don't be afraid of anything but fear itself. * Find 'your' perfume before you turn thirty. Wear it for the next thirty years. * No
one should ever see your gums when you talk or laugh. * If
you own only one sweater, make sure it's cashmere. * Wear a black bra under
your white blouse, like two notes on a sheet of music."
You won't
agree with it all but you will get an idea of what makes a French woman living
in Paris tick.
'Sounds like a fun book! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteSounds fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for this meme. Love it.
Elizabeth