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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Once upon a monastery: "Time traveling" in France
I was charmed by this book. Author Bailey has a gift for drawing the reader in, from the opening pages, as she shares her experience (along with that of her husband and young son)of moving into a medieval monastery--in need of vast repair--in the south of France. Whether one is looking to buy a home in Europe, an enthusiast for all things French, or an armchair traveler...
Published on November 18, 2003 by The Bronte Sisters
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing
After reading many books about French Provence. I tried to find books about other parts of France so I bought this book. However, Ms. Bailey's limited French resulted in her life in the French Pyrenees mostly among the expat. To the end of the book, I still did not feel or learn something much about the French Pyrenees. Might be good for reader who like the story of...
Published on October 9, 2003
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Once upon a monastery: "Time traveling" in France,
By The Bronte Sisters (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life in a Postcard: Escape to the French Pyrenees (Paperback)
I was charmed by this book. Author Bailey has a gift for drawing the reader in, from the opening pages, as she shares her experience (along with that of her husband and young son)of moving into a medieval monastery--in need of vast repair--in the south of France. Whether one is looking to buy a home in Europe, an enthusiast for all things French, or an armchair traveler game for a good trip, LIFE IN A POSTCARD opens a rich and memorable excursion. It's an excursion described with zest, frankness,love of language,humility, and welcome humor.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Life in a Postcard: Escape to the French Pyrenees (Paperback)
After reading many books about French Provence. I tried to find books about other parts of France so I bought this book. However, Ms. Bailey's limited French resulted in her life in the French Pyrenees mostly among the expat. To the end of the book, I still did not feel or learn something much about the French Pyrenees. Might be good for reader who like the story of the ancient monk, but not me.
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Life in a Postcard: Escape to the French Pyrenees by Rosemary Bailey (Paperback - September 1, 2002)
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