
The French Art of Living Well
Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World
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Cathy Yandell's The French Art of Living Well is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.
What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?
In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes listeners on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.
Peppered with anecdotes and humor, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone's life.
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- Duración: 7 h y 20 m
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French women don't get fat, but they do eat bread and pastry, drink wine, and regularly enjoy three-course meals. In her delightful tale, Mireille Guiliano unlocks the simple secrets of this "French paradox", how to enjoy food and stay slim and healthy. Hers is a charming, sensible, and powerfully life-affirming view of health and eating for our times.
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Disappointing
- De JWS en 08-09-06
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A Bite-Sized History of France
- Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenment
- De: Stephane Henaut, Jeni Mitchell
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 11 h y 18 m
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From the cassoulet that won a war to the crêpe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.
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Great stories, but...
- De David en 01-12-20
De: Stephane Henaut, y otros
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L'art de la Simplicité
- How to Live More with Less
- De: Dominique Loreau
- Narrado por: Jenny Funnell
- Duración: 6 h y 31 m
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Dominque Loreau is the master of the art of decluttering and simplifying. Now her groundbreaking L'art de la Simplicité, a huge best seller in her native France, is translated into English for the first time. Loreau's principle of "less is more" is set to change your life forever. Living in Japan and inspired by Asian philosophy, Loreau takes you on a step-by-step journey to a clutter-free home, a calm mind, and an energized body.
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Sweet spot between Kondo and Extreme Minimalism!
- De Dee from Ohio en 12-04-18
De: Dominique Loreau
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French Chic: A French Woman’s Guide to Dress Elegantly and Live Effortlessly Chic
- De: Sophie Claire
- Narrado por: Yael Eylat-Tanaka
- Duración: 2 h y 4 m
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This audiobook is a complete guide to dress elegantly and live effortlessly chic. You will find the essential principles of French chic, elegance, makeup, skincare, and capsule wardrobe, and you’ll learn how to create your own unique style. You’ll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful. "Sometimes, a little change in our wardrobe or the way we present ourselves can do wonders for our lifestyle."
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So good and refreshing
- De A. Garcia en 06-15-23
De: Sophie Claire
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Home Sweet Maison
- The French Art of Making a Home
- De: Danielle Postel-Vinay
- Narrado por: Carrington MacDuffie
- Duración: 4 h y 55 m
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How do the French create the elusive and alluring sanctuaries they call home? This question long intrigued Danielle Postel-Vinay. Thanks to a chance encounter with a French expat in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and years of immersive research, she embarked on a quest to discover the secrets of the French home aesthetic. Experiencing first-hand la belle vie - the beautiful life - Postel-Vinay now shows everyone how to create their own French sanctuary, a home sweet maison, no matter where they live.
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Honestly loved it
- De Monica en 10-08-19
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At Home with Madame Chic
- Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life
- De: Jennifer L. Scott
- Narrado por: Amy Rubinate
- Duración: 4 h y 39 m
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When Jennifer arrived at Madame Chic's Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Madame Chic took her under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home.
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Sounds like a robot.
- De Jo en 08-25-15
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The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard
- De: Ollivier Pourriol, Helen Stevenson - translator
- Narrado por: Robert Petkoff
- Duración: 6 h y 36 m
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Whether it's the Protestant work ethic or the capitalist need for productivity, most of us in the English-speaking world believe that in order to achieve anything worthwhile, we must first expend huge amounts of effort and energy. In fact, just the opposite is true, as French philosopher Ollivier Pourriol shows in The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard.
De: Ollivier Pourriol, y otros
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- Marlena M.
- 10-22-23
I almost didn’t listen. The cover of the book seemed very calm, compared to the stories inside.
I will listen to this again and again, enjoyed listening to the French words. And the stories were very personal like you are there.
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- Violista
- 07-12-23
Good read with a few .
Overall, I enjoyed the organization of the book and many of the stories. It’s more of a memoir than a “how to” kind of read. Narrator is very good though some of the accents and voice impersonations can be a bit over the top, but it didn’t detract much from the message. I found myself getting stuck during reading just because memoirs are not my favorite genre, but that’s more a reflection of me than the author. If you like living with French flair, then the stories will give you some content to chew!
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- Kevin
- 12-21-23
Not what I expected
Great insight into how the French live. I guess I was hoping for something else, how can I apply their experience into my American way of living. Don’t get me wrong there are parts where that is mentioned but it’s maybe about 5% of the book.
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