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Ginger
Feb 25, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Possibly the highest praise I can give is that I just bought a second copy to gift to a friend whose husband actually IS about to become a diplomat.

Loved this book. So much of my love for it was how much I, as a navy wife, identified with the diplomat husband woes (loneliness; moving often; dreams of a home base; being his first priority in heart, but not always able to be in practice and presence). [I adore being a Naval officer's wife, and the adventures far outweigh the woes, so I'm definitel
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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
Jul 08, 2019 rated it really liked it
Ann Mah has married a diplomat and her life has become a round of moves. And then her husband is posted to Paris, and Mah is living in the city of her dreams. But that ends quickly, and Mah's husband is suddenly reposted to Iraq, and Mah must find a way to focus her days without her husband. She does, writing a novel, taking a job in a library, and writing a blog about French foods. Her research takes her to Brittany where she studies crepes, to Provence where she studies Soup au Pistou, and Bur ...more
Ryan
Mar 05, 2018 rated it really liked it
An enjoyable read, especially if you’re a lover of France and its food.
Lisa of Hopewell
Nov 14, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: read-in-2014
Loved it! "Toothsome" dies have synonyms. But, we don't all know French...translations would be great, but that is a minor point. Happily lacking in cloying earnestness and no hint of an "I discovered French food" attitude that spoils much of the writing and blogging on the subject. In a word? Delightful. Highly recommended. ...more
Lisa Rosen
May 08, 2014 rated it really liked it
Beautifully written.
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Nov 04, 2014 rated it it was ok
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Jan 27, 2019 marked it as to-read
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Dec 18, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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