Really well put together book on French culture from someone who actually lives in France and has a separate view from France (the author is an American). Very insightful and full of good tips about joie de vivre. I liked that the author included a small section on French fashion as that's a bit of an obsession of mine, lol. I enjoyed having the viewpoint of someone who has not always had French culture as a part of their world, it really offers a different view vs someone who has always lived in France. She also includes places to visit in France, complete with addresses. This book is all about finding your joie de vivre and learning to step back and slow down. Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in French culture.