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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 158.1 EAN: 9780312308773 ISBN: 0312308779 Label: St. Martin's Griffin Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: May 01, 2004 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Studio: St. Martin's Griffin Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Fabulous InsightsEntre Nous is an innovating book that captures the femininity and admiration of the French woman. From tips to ways of life, this book focuses on the importance the French girl puts on food, life, and play. Throughout the text, the author recommends books and films that capture the essence of the topics at hand. This book will help to change the way one thinks of her work. It will also help one to encourage relaxation, to take life slow, and enjoy the pleasures life has to offer. ... Read More Rating:  - PainfulThis book is incredibly TEDIOUS. Maybe because I ready after How to be imposibly french wich is great!. I find the little quotes and film notes more interesting than the book itself. But very distracting. Rating: - A fun readOf course this book is full of superlatives and portrays French gals in that better-than-ourselves version. Just as we know that not all Brazilians look fabulous in bikinis and dance samba with grace, we also know that not all French are graced with fashion sense and the Amelie impish grin. What I enjoyed about this book is that it reminded me there is that better version of me, a more poetic side that I can tap into. So ignore the hard-to-believe parts, especially those that tout French ... Read More Rating: - Fun little gem...don't take it too seriously...Entre Nous begins by the author describing the first French girl that she was in contact with. She dressed well, was intelligent, had style, was sensual, and she felt comfortable in her own body. She didn't really gossip, and she kept her secrets until she knew her for many years. The author goes on to tell you how to cook, shop, play, work, and love: like a French girl. There are many tips in between, like: "Borrow a page from the French girl's book: Self Possession." Or, Le Film, ... Read More Rating: - anya5683This book will make you want to move to France. Very educational and entertaining. 
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