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What an utterly fun book!
It took me a long time to read this book, not because of the writing, but because of the exceptional writing. The book is full of gems that you'll want to highlight, not to mention the numerous recipes that make me wish I had the physical book and not the Kindle version. To those who love to cook--especially desserts--get the hardcover book!

David writes straight out about what it's like for an American with a smattering of French language skills to pick up and move to France. He dove into the culture, the people, the place and made his own way. He admits to the mistakes he made and the corrective lessons the French were only too happy to provide.

If you think a relocation is in your future, I'd say to read this book and ponder what you'll really be up against--and the delightful gifts you'll receive.

Here's a quote from near the end of the book: "What helped was that I understand the food and tried my best to adapt to the culture, rather than trying to make the culture adapt to me. More important, though, I learned to take the time to get to know people, especially the vendors and merchants, who would patiently explain their wares to me."

He's all about learning and learning some more and waking up the next day to learn again. And there's a lesson we all need to cling to.


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The Sweet Life in Paris Delicious Adventures in the World Most Glorious and Perplexing City David Lebovitz 8601404592034 Books Reviews

David Lebovitz is an American pastry chef who moved to Paris and decided to blog about his experiences in France. I must admit, however, that I was first drawn to the book because of the beautiful croissant on the cover. I had never heard of Lebovitz before this book. “The Sweet Life in Paris” is a group vignettes based on blog posts by David Lebovitz. In this short and enjoyable book, he tells us about his daily life in Paris the rude Parisians, the daily manifestations under his window in the Bastille section of town, the honking horns, the horrible coffee. Still, it’s not all bad. There are also the outdoor markers, the baguettes, and the chocolate. There is so much chocolate! And it all sounded delightful. The book also includes recipes after each vignette and, let me tell you, some of the recipes sound delicious. I haven’t tried making anything yet, but I most definitely will. And despite all the cranky Parisians depicted in the book, it still made me want to visit Paris.
Fortunately I took this book with me on a trip to Hawaii last week because it helped distract me from worrying about incoming Hurricane Lane. It was a book I wanted to keep reading. I never got bored, it's relatable and humorous, and It eased my nerves when preparing to fly out of the path of a storm. I love David's humor and writing style. To me he's very real. I noticed someone saying they've been to Paris many times and have never experienced what David is talking about. Huh? Are we talking about the same Paris? I've been there a few times and can relate to everything he says. The Sweet Life in Paris made me laugh many times, got me through a storm, makes Parisians even more endearing, and now I'm going to read his other books, too! Don't stop writing David!
This book is perfection. It contains the 3 elements that I consider to be integral to any good book laughter, tears, and good, old fashioned relate-ability.

I purchased this book a few months before I went to Paris for the first time. I admit, I wasn't sure what to expect of it, having never read the author's blog. My, was I in for a pleasant surprise.

From the first page, he had me smiling, then chuckling, then throwing back my head and laughing, imagining his adventures through the city of lights. What I loved about this book was that it wasn't touristy-- it was genuinely the experience of someone who has lived there and discovered both the unexpected good and bad of a city that has become legend.

His descriptions are so lovely, vibrant, and colorful. I learned that "real butter" croissants are straight across, while butter substitutes are curved (and tried the real thing when I went to Paris-- thanks David!). His descriptions of the food, and the care and pride with which Parisians prepare and present their craft, are mesmerizing. Thanks to David I knew to say "Bonjour, Madame!" when I entered the famous Pierre Herme macaron Patisserie in Paris, as well as to say "Merci, Monsieur," when I left the bus. I found that just these little bits of Paris etiquette helped me enormously when I visited.

The recipes are amazingly delicious, and his commentary throughout makes it feel like you are sitting at the kitchen table with a trusted friend, rather than listening to a chef rattle off a recipe. I loved his observations about what you can do to troubleshoot, or even what to do to cover mistakes.

Overall, just a treasure. Rarely does a "celebrity" book live up to the hype. This one is going to live to be 100 ;) Thanks David for an inspiring book through which I intend to reread whenever I get homesick for my Paris vacation.
Enjoyable read. I have been to Paris a handful of times and always seem to desire a return trip. I have never felt the French were "rude", or "standoffish", just themselves. Cultures in this world are all unique -- it's always up to the beholder. Thank you for sharing the up close & personal details of your new life in Paris and the adjustment it takes in a different society from one into which you are born. Your recipes are an added bonus!
I have always s liked David Lebovitz, enjoy his recipes and newsletter, so I was ready to enjoy his book about Paris. I have been to Paris 20+ times, twice for long stays, so I at least have a feel for the city. I have never had anyone cut in line in front of me, never had anyone, except another American be rude or disdainful to me, had no problem getting change back so I am at a loss as to some of the “problems” he has in Paris. Please don’t think he has the last word on this glorious city!
What an utterly fun book!
It took me a long time to read this book, not because of the writing, but because of the exceptional writing. The book is full of gems that you'll want to highlight, not to mention the numerous recipes that make me wish I had the physical book and not the version. To those who love to cook--especially desserts--get the hardcover book!

David writes straight out about what it's like for an American with a smattering of French language skills to pick up and move to France. He dove into the culture, the people, the place and made his own way. He admits to the mistakes he made and the corrective lessons the French were only too happy to provide.

If you think a relocation is in your future, I'd say to read this book and ponder what you'll really be up against--and the delightful gifts you'll receive.

Here's a quote from near the end of the book "What helped was that I understand the food and tried my best to adapt to the culture, rather than trying to make the culture adapt to me. More important, though, I learned to take the time to get to know people, especially the vendors and merchants, who would patiently explain their wares to me."

He's all about learning and learning some more and waking up the next day to learn again. And there's a lesson we all need to cling to.