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Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl
by Debra Ollivier
from St. Martin's Griffin

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Witty and Charming
  I had high hopes for this book when I bought it, and I was only a little disappointed. The first half of the book gives examples and ideas about how French women act, how they see themselves, and how they present themselves to the world. She adds in examples from women she's known in France, and overall I found it delightful. The second half is a little less useful, as it touches less on attitude and fashion to house decoration, presenting meals, and work lives. I think she stretched a little bit in the... more info

• Fabulous Insights
  Entre Nous is an innovating book that captures the femininity and admiration of the French woman. From tips to ways of life, this book focuses on the importance the French girl puts on food, life, and play. Throughout the text, the author recommends books and films that capture the essence of the topics at hand.
  This book will help to change the way one thinks of her work. It will also help one to encourage relaxation, to take life slow, and enjoy the pleasures life has to offer.
  

• Painful
  This book is incredibly TEDIOUS. Maybe because I ready after How to be imposibly french wich is great!.
  I find the little quotes and film notes more interesting than the book itself. But very distracting.
  

• A fun read
  Of course this book is full of superlatives and portrays French gals in that better-than-ourselves version. Just as we know that not all Brazilians look fabulous in bikinis and dance samba with grace, we also know that not all French are graced with fashion sense and the Amelie impish grin.
  What I enjoyed about this book is that it reminded me there is that better version of me, a more poetic side that I can tap into. So ignore the hard-to-believe parts, especially those that tout French women as... more info

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