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Another book on French culture although this is more of an easy girl read than a serious study. Broken up into sections like dressing, shopping, dining, living, entertaining, it gives a very good idea about what it is to be a "French Woman." I have to admit, however, that at times I find the American author’s point of view a little too much; it’s as though she’s looking at the french as if they were mechanical toys at a ride in Disneyland. Being someone who is foreign to America, it gets rather old and irritating to be pointed out as "charming and cute" in an unreal way all the time. However, Ollivier does get a lot of things right, from how a French woman views shopping (not as a sport!) to eating (it’s lovely!). If you’re planning a trip to France or you just want to live a little better, this might be a good little read for you.