I initially bought this for a friend a few years ago, but ended up reading it myself before giving it to her! It is a cute book and is one I tend to reread every year or so. It’s a nice reminder to slow down, respect yourself and enjoy life, especially since I often read material focused on self-help and productivity.

I love the way the author points out how in-a-hurry Americans usually are, in contrast to the French women, who relish the good things in life and take their time enjoying them. It’s also very amusing to see the French women’s reactions to normal things in the U.S.A., like drinking coffee in one’s car or throwing baby showers.