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Entre Nous: Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl (Paperback)

by Debra Ollivier (Author) "As it happened, the first true French girl I ever met was Natalie ..." (more)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition edition (April 20 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312308779
ISBN-13: 978-0312308773
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 227 g

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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Most American women would agree that those Frenchies have something going on. La Femme Nikita, Catherine Deneuve, even Audrey Tatou of Amélie fame-they all possess a certain je ne sais quoi. In this cutesy pick-me-up of a book, Ollivier-an American married to a Frenchman-insists that you, too, can be glamorous, mythic and mysterious; "a star in the pantheon of feminine beauty and strength." How can American gals tap into their inner Frenchness? Ollivier lays down the law, interspersing her must-dos with sidebars detailing, for example, legendary French ladies from Josephine Bonaparte to Coco Chanel. Among Ollivier's tips: for loungewear, think silk mou-mous or padded zebra-skin mules, not baggy sweat pants; toss the Equal and use regular sugar in your coffee; and go ahead and gossip, but be discreet. Stereotypical? Peut-être. But Ollivier's overall advice-seek beauty everywhere; accept character flaws; don't rush to define a romantic relationship-goes far beyond the realm of France and its women, and is evident in smart women the world over.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A fun, interesting read with more to offer than fashion tips...(Ollivier) cracks the French style code."
- Palm Beach Post

"Ollivier dishes on that je ne sais quois that French women seem to have, and how American women can attain it."
- Dallas Morning News

"Ollivier dishes on that je ne sais quois that French women seem to have, and how American women can attain it." (Dallas Morning News )

"A fun, interesting read with more to offer than fashion tips.(Ollivier) cracks the French style code." (Palm Beach Post )

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must-have for any woman!, Jan 16 2005

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i absolutely love this book. It is an excellent guide for any woman who wants to celebrate her feminity. It provides a common sense approach to managing aspects of a womans life that often get overlooked in the daily rush of 'survival' north america. the author encourages women to find beauty and poetry in the everyday; to enjoy the simple things that and find happiness and joy in everyday existance. This book is not a self-help book per say, but it has changed my life much more than the common 'Dr. Phil-esque' advice. The author gives tips on how to build a wardrobe (citing certain up-to date brands and designers), cooking a simple yet elegant meal (with recipes), etiquette, and suggestions on how to further develop your unique, classy and irresistable self.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The usual French stereotype, Feb 4 2004

By	Carol H. "Proustian mess" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Entre Nous: A Women's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl (Hardcover)

My origin is half-French, I spend most of my day in France, travel very often to Paris and my best friends are French or Swiss French. At first I was shocked to discover how very French I actually turn out to be as described in the book, and how the traditions and values that I've been bequeathed are so very French too. But then the word "archetypal" is mentioned in the prologue and you'd better bear in mind all throughout your reading that this book is more about the ideal French woman and how to bring out the archetypal French woman in you rather than a description of what French women actually are like. Though many of my friends and acquaintances fit into the French girl description, I know scores of French women who are nosey, frumpy, tacky and very gauche. Especially if you've never been to France, don't be misled: this book is full of the typical prejudices and stereotypes about the French woman as seen through the gawking eyes of the American outsider. That is, the French woman as we would like to believe she is. There are also some mistakes, like ascribing Madame de Pompadour as Louis XIV's lover (she was Louis XV's)and the fact that many of the women reviewed (Ana�s Nin, Catherine de Medici, Marie Antoinette or Pauline de Rothschild) are not even French. Anyway, the book makes interesting beach reading. The prose is feisty, fast-paced and you'll find it hard to put down.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Can you explain why the men need mistress ?, Feb 9 2004

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This review is from: Entre Nous: A Women's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl (Hardcover)

I lived in Taiwan, this book about French "girls"could easily apply to the Taiwanese "girls". But let me add my 2 cents of thought. Through the book it mentions all the time that most french guy has a mistress (the same in Taiwan). Can you explain how a "wonderful, svelte, smart, etc etc "French girl who according to the book, just get into anything if there is quality in it, got into a non quality relationship that requires that her husband to have a mistress so the texture of the family will be rich, according to the author ?
Let me set straight, American women may be described as frumpy, just wear flat shoes, and sweaters, whatever, but the average American "girl"certainly does not need to comform herself that her husband needs a mistress out of marriage.
So the quality that French girls put in their relationship, dressing, high heel shoes (Prada if possible) is a waste of time. Let me add one more cent. Many women worldly have been asked the same question: "What did he saw in her ? " when they see their guys getting a mistress that is not perfectly svelte, has wrinkles all over, is frumpy (remember Lady Di and Prince Charles and of course, the famous Camilla).
Like Lady Di, peoples in the society sell the women the message that to be successful, loved, happy, you need to be really svelte, have a perfect no. 6 size , go under the knife, glicolic acid, whatever so your guy will stick around. This profits only the peoples in the business. Believe that the old proverb "Love is in the eyes of the beholder"is a really useful one when you are about to invest in a dress, shoe, beauty products, etc. There is no formula to be a wonderful "girl", just be yourself (size 6, 8, or even 22), instead of aiming to be a French, American or whatever race of girl. These formulas are funny to read but frankly, they don't work in real life.

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