“For someone who likes to get around as much as I do, I really travel quite badly. Planes frighten me, boats bore me, trains make me dirty, cars make me car-sick. And practically nothing can equal the critical dismay with which I first greet the sight of new places.”
In this witty and charming novel, a young woman from the United States finds herself in post-war France, struggling to adapt to the local customs and the challenges of a new lifestyle. Through her misadventures and encounters with various characters, she learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of cultural differences. more
Elaine Dundy (August 1, 1921 - May 1, 2008) was an American novelist known for her distinctive writing style and profound portrayal of female characters. more
“It is possible to chip your tooth while eating gummy bears when a plane is landing.”
“As we hit the ground I wanna be smiling Happily Hades-bound If this plane goes down”