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Post by cigalechanta on Oct 16, 2009 12:50:13 GMT -5
The book by David Lebovitz-since it is about food I thought it ok
to post here?
I was up til 2:00 am reading this amusing book by David Lebovitz.
Besides his sweet recipes, he writes about the French, their customs, habits and sometimes odd ways. I wonder if posters living in Paris agree with his assessment of
the people of the City of Light? At the end is a list of resources including Detou
where I found my violet mustard (maille doesn't sell it).
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Post by Truffaut on Oct 16, 2009 14:24:16 GMT -5
I finished the book in a day and HIGHLY recommend it. There are many references, though, that even very frequent visitors won't fully understand. Certain aspects just can't be appreciated unless you've lived in Paris or at least have invested in property there. All in all, it's very funny and it has some yummy recipes, too.
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Post by jo on Oct 16, 2009 18:47:04 GMT -5
Den and I both loved this book and were very lucky to go to one of his earliest book signings in May when the book first came out. Daveed is so sweet and funny, I wish I could be his friend!
Jo
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Post by Happygoin on Oct 19, 2009 7:11:12 GMT -5
I loved this book too, although I agree with Truffaut's assessment that you can't fully appreciate some of the references unless you live/move there. It was very funny in spots.
I recommended this book to the two girls whom I brought to Paris earlier this month. They were intrigued with the cultural differences and I thought this book would be interesting and fun, after visiting Paris.
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melj
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"Every city has a sex and an age. Paris...is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman."
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Post by melj on Oct 22, 2009 12:54:34 GMT -5
Heading out to get it tomorrow on your recommendation!! Thanks!
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Post by cigalechanta on Oct 22, 2009 19:13:47 GMT -5
no, mel, paris is a woman in love with a younger man!!!
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Post by donib on Oct 29, 2009 16:55:25 GMT -5
Love David L, love his blog and am starting his book now, cannot wait! I feel guilty its taken me so long. I find his writing funny and his assessments pretty on target. And thanks to OPF and Truffaut and whomever started this forum, as you guys have sent many a reader to my new site. MERCI www.girlsguidetoparis.comwww.girlsguidetoparis.com |
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Post by PariS on Oct 29, 2009 17:09:07 GMT -5
Your website is very cool! It's great to have you here, too--we'd love seeing you on our forum!
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha