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The Sweet Life in Paris
- Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Categories: Home & Garden, Food & Wine
Non-member price: $30.45
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Publisher's Summary
Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city in the 1980s. Finally, after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood. But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.
From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with - and even understand - this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.
When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai Parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that, in Paris, appearances and image mean everything.
The more than 50 original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha–Crème Fraîche Cake, will have listeners running to the kitchen once they stop laughing. The Sweet Life in Paris is a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.
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- Garyfmp
- 15-08-2014
Could not finish this audiobook
What disappointed you about The Sweet Life in Paris?
To many American phrases like "I made a bolt for the door" when he decided to leave a place, "slam dunk" etc etc
Would you ever listen to anything by David Lebovitz again?
No, probably best he sticks to cookbooks in my opinion
Who might you have cast as narrator instead of David Drummond?
Max Winter has a far more pleasurable voice but it would be wasted on this audiobook
What character would you cut from The Sweet Life in Paris?
The writer
Any additional comments?
If you have fallen in love with Paris and want a more moving nostalgic experience look for a different book
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- Jennifer Sader
- 22-09-2012
Great content, but it needs a different narrator
I have only listened to part of the book, which I purchased on impulse without listening to the sample. The narrator's voice would be more suited to scientific or other scholarly content. His voice is reminiscent of a narrator from an educational program.
This book really could have used someone who had a more mellow and relaxed style, and who could pronounce French correctly. I'm feeling conflicted -- I am really interested in the content, but I'm not sure I can get through the rest of it.
From now on I will always, always listen to the sample before purchasing.
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- Christian Peterson
- 06-07-2018
This narrator.....
Giving this 3 stars bc the book is ok, but good Lord whoever chose the narrator was dead wrong. This guy needs to narrate instruction manuals. It's too bad
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- Fay
- 01-03-2019
The narrator
The narrator is why i want to return this book. His voice, tone, manner of speech shows he has no idea about the world he is speaking of.
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- Jackie G
- 28-05-2016
I Want to live in Paris
I have been in love with the French language since high school and continued with language classes in college. Is it any wonder I have been in love with Paris for the fashions, food, culture, art, and history. This book had me laughing and smiling and I could hardly wait to hear more. I have been to Paris three times and have fantasizes about living there someday. This account of living in Paris rang true with brilliant examples from the author 's life. Each chapter told a different aspect of living in Paris, while at the same time worked in sync with references from a previous chapter. I loved this audio book.
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- J.R. Arebalo
- 16-02-2019
Eye-opening peek into Paris
Thorough and believable. Experienced several of his examples first hand. Still a great city to visit, but better equipped from now on.
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- Trina
- 20-01-2019
Fun listen
I found this most entertaining to listen to. Having been to France it brings back some fond memories. I would have perfered a more relaxed reader but aftwr a while I got used to him. Perfect for relaxing while driving, cooking, or doing light chores.
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- LHV
- 01-01-2019
Very good
So funny. I really liked the stories of live in Paris. Thank you for sharing.
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- EZRA
- 05-10-2018
cute book.
such a fun read. mus read for foodies or if you are planning and trip to France
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-08-2018
An American Chef in Paris
Another entertaining story of a US. citizen feeling disdain and at the same time fascinated by the French people.
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- Patrick Jaszewski
- 13-11-2017
Enjoyable glimpse into an American in Paris
This book is a lovely telling of David Libovitz's story as he is getting used to a permanent life in Paris. As dreamers, we all wonder what it would be like to move to a different place permanently and often, probably overlook the trials and tribulations that you have to go through when doing so. Cultural differences seem much bigger when you look through the eyes of a resident, not just a tourist. David brought plenty of funny and heartwarming stories about his adventures. I am just left wanting a bit more - I felt the book was a bit short. Regardless, what is there is wonderful and I'm sure that you will enjoy it.
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- Arlene Finnigan
- 26-09-2019
Great fun
This was really good fun. A lot of very funny insights into Paris life, especially the pitfalls of trying to master the language (apparently you should be VERY careful about pronouncing the French name for the Black Virgin correctly). I'm now going to rewind and note the name of the cafe he says does the best hot chocolate in Paris, and his directions.
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