Words in a French Life
Lessons in Love and Language from the South of France
$37.72
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2007
Summary
Imagine a former French major getting vocabulary tips from her young children! That was the experience of Kristin Espinasse, an American who fell in love with a Frenchman and moved to his country to marry him and start a family. When her children began speaking the language, she found herself falling in love with it all over again. To relate the stories of her sometimes bumpy, often comic, and always poignant assimilation, she created a blog called “French Word a Day,” drawing more admirers t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743287296 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0743287290 |
| Author: | Kristin Espinasse |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Touchstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2007 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 140mm x 20mm |
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“Take a great trip with a memorable travel book … and lose yourself in the South of France.”–Real Simple
“Take a great trip with a memorable travel book … and lose yourself in the South of France.” – Real Simple“Espinasse recounts her adventures with honesty and humor, never afraid to have a good laugh at her own expense. With its innovative and entertaining way of teaching the finer points of French, Espinasse’s memoir will be popular with travelers and expats alike.” – Publishers Weekly“Charming.” – Library Journal
About The Author
Kristin Espinasse
Kristin Espinasse was raised in the United States, moving to France in 1992 to be with her future French husband. In 2002, she began her blog (french-word-a-day.com) and corresponding newsletter. She lives in Provence with her husband and two children.
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