false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179172413m/883140.jpg 883140 1 <p>Can a family of five from deep in the heart of Dixie find happiness smack dab in the middle of France?<br><br><i>French By Heart </i>is the story of an all-American family pulling up stakes and finding a new home in Clermont-Ferrand, a city four hours south of Paris known more for its smoke-spitting factories and car dealerships than for its location in the Auvergne, the lush heartland of France dotted with crumbling castles and sunflower fields. The Ramseys are not jet-setters; they&#8217;re a regular family with big-hearted and rambunctious kids. Quickly their lives go from covered-dish suppers to smoky dinner parties with heated polemics, from being surrounded by Southern hospitality to receiving funny looks if the children play in the yard without shoes. <br><br>A charming tale with world-class characters, <i>French By Heart </i>reads like letters from your funniest friend. More than just a slice of life in France, it&#8217;s a heartwarming account of a family coming of age and learning what &#8220;home sweet home&#8221; really means.</p> 868417 24 4 2007 French By Heart: An American Family's Adventures in La Belle France total:142|5:19|4:47|3:54|2:20|1:2| 142 487 222 54 4 0 false false Mon Sep 14 16:49:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 16:49:12 -0700 2009
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