Discover the charm of living in France with '(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living'. This delightful memoir by Mark Greenside invites readers on a humorous journey through the enchanting region of Brittany. A Wall Street Journal Bestseller, it shares the author's experiences adapting to French culture, showcasing the quirks and joys of daily life in France. Perfect for Francophiles and travel enthusiasts alike, this book offers a blend of laughter and insight into the practicalities of living among the French, from navigating local customs to savoring regional delicacies. Greenside's relatable anecdotes and heartfelt storytelling make every page a new adventure, as he hilariously tackles dilemmas such as cooking for a French guest and understanding the complexities of local traffic rules. Whether you're an aspiring expatriate or an armchair traveler, '(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living' is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy insights into French life alongside beautiful reflections on community, culture, and the simple pleasures that come with embracing a new lifestyle. Order your brand new copy today and get ready for a journey filled with humor, culinary exploration, and a love for the French way of life! Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781510731103, Format: With printed dust jacket, Year: 2018, Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781510731103
Format: With printed dust jacket
Year: 2018
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.


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A Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Let Mark Greenside, the author of I’ll Never Be French introduce you to the region of Brittany. In the tradition of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence, it will entice you into a world of color and flavor that most of us only fantasize about.Experienced Francophiles and armchair travelers alike will delight in Greenside’s exploring the practical and philosophical questions of French life, vividly brought to life by his humor and affection for his community.Every year upon arriving in Plobien, the small Breton town where he spends his summers, American writer Mark Greenside picks back up where he left off with his faux-pas–filled Francophile life. Mellowed and humbled, but not daunted (OK, slightly daunted), he faces imminent concerns: What does he cook for a French person? Who has the right-of-way when entering or exiting a roundabout? Where does he pay for a parking ticket? And most dauntingly of all, when can he touch the tomatoes?Despite the two decades that have passed since Greenside’s snap decision to buy a house in Brittany and begin a bi-continental life, the quirks of French living still manage to confound him. Continuing the journey begun in his 2009 memoir about beginning life in France, (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living details Greenside’s daily adventures in his adopted French home, where the simplest tasks are never straightforward but always end in a great story. Through some hits and lots of misses, he learns the rules of engagement, how he gets what he needs—which is not necessarily what he thinks