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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
French Newsletter 'Blablablah', 10 Jan 2005
More France Please, We're British, by Helena Frith Powell Call me old fashioned, but I'm not one to sit in the searing sun and read. For me, there's nothing better than stretching out in front of a crackling warm fire in darkest winter with a good book for company, and More France Please, We're British certainly makes for a cosy and reassuring companion whatever your French experience. Having lived here for the past few years I freely admit that I approached the 15 lessons on life in France with an all-knowing 'been there, done it, got the t-shirt' kind of attitude, and so was pleasantly surprised to find the book as informative and comprehensive on the French experience as it is. In truth there have been far too many books written on the subject in recent years for even the keenest Francophile to stomach - with only a handful leaving anything other than a bland taste on the palate. The difference with More France is that it is a worthy reference book whether you have been here for a decade or are just toying with the idea of looking for a holiday home. Discovering a dearth of resources to help those contemplating a southern exodus, Helena has collected her cumulative experiences of living in the Languedoc since 2000 and recounted them in an accessible style well sprinkled with witty anecdotes. The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and real world experience, with the added pleasure for the Languedoc reader of being able to recognise numerous local places and attitudes - quirky or otherwise. Whether you're wondering where or what to buy in France, how schooling differs, want language or survival tips, a guide to the French regions, help with potential loopholes and pitfalls, or of course, advice navigating the notorious French red tape and taxation systems, it's all here. As Helena has placed her children into French schools and rushed one of them to hospital on more than one occasion, education and healthcare are very well researched. Throughout the book the author never loses sight of the many delights of southern French life, and never takes the pleasures of living here for granted - whatever the frustrations. This is a veritable Bible for any newcomer to France, or indeed, for anyone still contemplating taking the plunge.
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