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" I had to see what all the hype was about. While there were some excellent points alluding to the way the American culture of parenting has become addicted to trendiness, I found the point of view to be rather naive. It was as if she had never known another parent in her entire life until she became pregnant. "
- Shani, 2/17/2014
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" Oftentimes too repetitive, but otherwise an interesting and enjoyable non-fiction read for a Francophile with an interest in kids! "
- Claire, 2/15/2014
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" Ten stars. A must read for parents of any aged children really. I wish I had read this when my boys were babies to learn "le pause" and other helpful hints - yet it's not a how to parenting guide. It is an intellectual observation into French parenting vs American. "
- Lizzy, 2/13/2014
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" Thanks Pamela, i am certain i will bring my future kids up the French way! "
- Franky, 2/11/2014
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" So many things rang true with this book and I picked up quite a few tips on how I want to raise my child. "
- Ania, 2/10/2014
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" I started reading this only because a friend passed it on to me, but I was soon astonished by the insights it provided into the formation of national culture and character. One downside was that it overwhelmed me with regret for the way I raised my two sons. If I'd read this first, it would have significantly reshaped my thinking (or at least I feel like it would have.) But on the plus side, reading it now was not only revelatory but also highly entertaining. Druckerman had me laughing out loud in some places, and intensely interested in her experience at all times. Only halfway through did I realize that I'd read and really liked her first book (about different cultural attitudes toward infidelity.) May she write more! (which she clearly should be able to do with her very well-behaved and independent children!) "
- Jeannette, 2/8/2014
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" This book reads like a memoir mixed with cultural observations mixed with the social sciences. There are some great insights on child rearing in there, and the personal and accessible writing style makes it an addicting read. Loved it. There are definitely some things I want to start doing "the French way." "
- Kara, 1/23/2014
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" Loved it! Can't wait to start raising kids and using some French tricks! "
- Brandy, 1/17/2014
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" I intended to browse through it, but I ended up reading the whole thing. It was funny and charming. And I have made the yogurt cake twice already with resulting rave reviews from friends. ;-) "
- Beth, 1/10/2014
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" I felt like it was definitely worth reading. I disagreed with a few things but there are plenty of elements I would like to incorporate, too. It was interesting and entertaining. Overall I am glad I read it. "
- Kristy, 1/7/2014
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" Viewing a French perspective of parenthood gave me a richer perspective on my own parenting. "
- Kate, 1/5/2014
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" Interesting concepts. Good voice. Occasionally made me feel like a bad mommy. When I finished the book and could look back on the whole, though, I felt I gleaned some interesting and useful tidbits. (And that I'm not a bad mommy.) "
- Syche, 1/2/2014
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" Loved this book. Will revisit again and again. "
- Katie, 11/17/2013
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" Much better than I expected. The book is part expat memoir as well as a guide which illustrates the cultural differences between French and American parenting. Both aspects are equally interesting and well written. "
- Elyssa, 11/16/2013
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" quite insightful. wish i read this before having kids! "
- Stephanie, 8/8/2013
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" I didn't finish. It is about comparing child rearing in France to the US. I am not the right audience. It is more of a how to book. "
- Eileen, 5/20/2013
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" Interesting though probably not entirely accurate. Druckerman paints the American approach to parenting with a broad brush. But it did give me some food for thought. "
- Alia, 1/17/2013
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" The book ends being complete at 81% because the works cited is crazy long. There are some really great insights to education and thinking. It's exciting to see that the US education system is adjusting to this European model. "
- Vianna, 8/7/2012
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" I found the author extremely irritating, but it was very interesting overall. "
- Binet, 2/12/2012
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