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anni

POSTED: Mon, 07/20/2009 - 9:25am

Books which serves as Guides how to be french

Can you recommend me some books, which I can use as "guide books" to learn how to adapt french attitudes and a french outlook on live, french way of eatin, way of living, way of dressing, ... Thank you very much!

Lillybo

POSTED: Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:58pm Books I have enjoyed the Karen Wheeler books called Tout Sweet and Tout Allure. Which gives an interesting view on ex-pat life in France. They are very interesting, humorous and I was gripped. I am really looking forward to the next installment which is due any day soon.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:18pm Hello there I'll order those from my Library.Thanks for the idea.OXO

violette

POSTED: Thu, 12/10/2009 - 7:37pm Hi Anni~ One new book which really sheds some light on the difference between the French woman and the American woman is Debra Ollivier's new book: "What French Women Know". It's wonderful, except I did feel a bit the author was dissing all things American, as if she was feeling American's are inferior, and the French woman does ALL things better, which I do not feel is true at all! Not in the least. You've got to take her point of view with a grain of salt. It's a fun read still. I highly recommend "Foreign Tongue" by Vanina Marsot. Her first novel and she's a magnificent author.

anni	POSTED: Wed, 09/16/2009 - 10:22am don't dare! and of course I would be very pleased if anyone adds some more recommendations :) one can never read too less...

frenchy

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 8:06am Calling all history lovers I have quite a few wonderful titles of French History for anyone that has an interest. Seven Ages of Paris, Wine & War, Reflections on the French Revolution, The Coming of the French Revolution, Paris: The Secret History, The French Revlolution A History, Champagne, La Belle France: A Short History, The Story of French. I think I have a few more but cannot seem to lay my hands on them for some reason. Enjoy! Oh, if anyone has any other historical/non-fiction titles on France I would love to have them...Almost forgot...Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong. It was and is the most intelligent read of all time for me. Deborah

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 9:24am Oh lordy.... there goes my book budget.Thanks,my dear.Jean

frenchy

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 11:01am Fits of Giggles! You just put me in a fit of giggles Jean! Sorry about the book budget...mybad. How do you say that in french?

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 11:40am Tee Hee Je ne sais pas.Ah well it will help fulfill my dream of having a library room.But it will be my whole place.:))Jean

frenchy

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 12:12pm Did I mention... Coffee Table books? Oooooh!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 09/19/2009 - 12:16pm Devilish I crave those ,too.

Marilyn

POSTED: Sun, 09/20/2009 - 11:50am Trouble is We have some lovely one ones on varying topics but the trouble is they need dusting!! Still it's worth the trouble when you can just pick one up and browse. Lazy me. Marilyn

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sun, 09/20/2009 - 12:37pm Dusting There will always be dust,so I say ignore it.Reading is much better for you.Jean

anni

POSTED: Sat, 09/12/2009 - 4:22am LIST So, mesdames! I've worked out a list, where you can find all those books which were recommended as well those I've discovered durinf my research which I found could be interesting. Please, tell me, if there's one which can be considered a black sheep! - Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl by Debra Ollivier - What French Women Know: About Love, Sex and Other Matters of Heart and Mind by Debra Ollivier - The Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons from the World's Most Elegant Woman by Karen Karbo - How to Hepburn: Lessons on Living from Kate the Great by Karen Karbo - More France Please: The Little Lusts and Secrets of Life in France by Helena Frith-Powell - Two Lipsticks and a Lover (All you need to know to be impossibly french) by Helena Frith Powell - Fatale: How French Women Do It by Edith Kunz - Culture Shock FRANCE - Chic & Slim (by Anne Barone) - Chic & Slim Encore (Anne Barone) - French Ways and Their Meaning by Edith Wharton - The French Way: The Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the French by Ross Steele - When in France, Do as the French Do: The Clued-in Guide to French Life, Language and Culture by Ross Steele - Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living by Robert Arbor - The French Don't Diet Plan: 10 Simple Steps to Stay Thin for Life by Dr. William Clower - How to Be French by Margaret Ambrose - The Parisian Woman's Guide to Style by Virginie Morana - French Chic: How to Dress Like a Frenchwoman by Susan Sommers - French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook by Mireille Guiliano - Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir-faire by Mireille Guiliano - C'est La Vie: An American Woman Begins a New Life in Paris and--Voila!--Becomes Almost French by Suzy Gershman Some more will follow the next days...

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 09/12/2009 - 8:22am BRILLIANT Thank you very much.Jean

frenchy

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 8:13pm Thank you everyone I will let you know when the biopsy is. The hospital has to call to set the appointment. The orders were faxed from the doctor's office this afternoon so I'm thinking by the end of this week or next week. My husband, at 61 years of age has decided to take guitar lessons. He is already a classical guitarist but has never had a lesson. He will drive to Lakeland on Saturday for his first lesson and will leave the house at 8.30 am. I am going to spend the time pampering myself in total and complete silence...or with soft music. I'm thinking a much needed manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and moisture session, and to top it all off a deep conditioning for the hair. All with mamosas, a croissant and some fresh fruit. For lunch...I'll get back to you on that one. Bliss! I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers. We will get through this together...allow me to take the poking for you! I know...sick humour...

annii50

POSTED: Tue, 03/20/2012 - 9:09am biopsy hello ladies! I am new here and am just loving reading about all of our similar interests. I just love it! Not one of my friends understands my interest or cares to. But, as I have been reading here, I see where you had a biopsy and I scrolled around attempting to find the rest of your story with that and I can't find it. My heart went out to you, been through thess kinds of things myself. If it isn't too hard for you and you feel like talking about it,please let me know what is going on, I know this happened over a year ago, but sometimes these things do drag on. Good thoughts going out to you Annii

Viva la Diva

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 9:08pm Healing Energy coming your way Be Well, Be Well, Be Well.... You have all my healing energy and hope. Pampering yourself is a great plan, do you get angry? Not a great place to stay, but someimes neccesary to heal. Journaling or art can be a good outlet. Whatever you need, do it. No matter what it is all ok right here, right now. Please lean on us...I'm thinking Lavender Oil for you. Can you get Essential Oils to inhale?

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 9:11pm VLD Such lovely sentiments and true.I second all you say.Jean

Marilyn

POSTED: Wed, 09/02/2009 - 6:42am Oh Deborah You really are having the roughest of times. I will be thinking of you with everything crossed for eventual good news. Keep pampering yourself, listen to beautiful music, that in itself can be healing by infusing the mind with beauty. Remember we are all with you in our thoughts. Marilyn

Viva la Diva

POSTED: Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:05am Ok everyone Good things come Deborah's way....keep thinking it.

frenchy

POSTED: Sat, 09/05/2009 - 6:42pm Everyone! Oh my you all are the most wonderful friends anyone could ask for. I love you all so dearly. The biopsy is Wednesday at 11am. I am taking things as they come and hoping for the best. I played the lottery today. It is the first time in 20 or more years but the pot is at 57 million dollars and I just had a feeling. Who knows...if I don't win anything I'll probably never play again BUT! Stranger thins have happened!

Marilyn

POSTED: Sat, 09/05/2009 - 7:22pm Deborah Loads of luck & love for next week. If I can I'll find a computer in Nice & check up on your progress. If I can't I will be thinking of you. Marilyn

Marilyn

POSTED: Sat, 09/05/2009 - 7:22pm Deborah Loads of luck & love for next week. If I can I'll find a computer in Nice & check up on your progress. If I can't I will be thinking of you. Marilyn

Marilyn

POSTED: Sat, 09/05/2009 - 7:22pm Deborah Loads of luck & love for next week. If I can I'll find a computer in Nice & check up on your progress. If I can't I will be thinking of you. Marilyn

Viva la Diva

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 9:09pm Typo: SOMETIMES WITH A T

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 8:49pm Brava You are taking care of yourself.Perfect plan!! Good for your DH for following his passion.I have family in Lakeland.My adored Uncle Stan and his son and his family.My cousin is a Vet.there. Please continue taking care of yourself.You need to be well for Coconut Grove in Feb.Actually,you just need to be well.Jean

FergieGirl

POSTED: Sun, 08/30/2009 - 8:45pm What would Audrey do? A little off the track of strict French guides, but What Would Audrey Do? by Pamela Keogh is both an homage to Audrey Hepburn, that most elegant and lovely person, and a little 'tongue in chic' guide living life the Audrey way... which is quite French. While the book could do with tighter editing (it is a little repetitive in parts) it was an enjoyable read and you do feel more French, slimmer and beautiful when you've finished reading it ;-). cheers, Fergie

PamelaKeogh

POSTED: Thu, 04/01/2010 - 1:10am Audrey! Hi -- thank you for mentioning my book, I appreciate it. My first book was AUDREY STYLE and after that, JACKIE STYLE (serious bios). I appreciate the mention. Also, I miss Paris!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 09/01/2009 - 5:58pm Fergie It is acharming book.I loaned it to my hair stylist as she adores all things Audrey.Jean

St.TropezChic

POSTED: Mon, 08/31/2009 - 12:05pm Bonjour, FergieGirl! Thank you for the recommendation. I do so want to feel more French, slimmer, and beautiful! Merci, Lorraine

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