Au Paris

By Rachel Spencer

Book Overview

Building on the success of The Nanny Diaries and the super-hot trend of blogging, Spencer brings together the hilarious misadventures and bitter-sweet stories of self-discovery that made Rachel Spencer's Houston Chronicle blog so popular. A sweet and humorous memoir charting one young woman's personal adventure - a story of self-discovery, independence and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to realise a dream. Rachel Spencer's honest and insightful writing allows readers a peek at Paris - and at life - from a fresh and heart-warming perspective.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806527978
• ISBN13: 9780806527970
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Oui! J'aime Au Paris!

I agree with MOST of the other reviewers. Au Paris did give you a trip to Paris in the comfort of your own living room. I loved her Espresso rituals, culinary encounters, and her charming diatribes about the French. Most importantly, I adored how she learned to love herself. That's what counts. I wish you luck, Rachel Spencer. You are fabulous.

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I'm 15 and love kids. this book was the best I have ever read! Rachel's story is amazing and the way she tells it is engaging. I always thought that autobiographies were a bore and the authors would just give monologues. But this is the first and only one I've read that actually made me feel like I was sitting with Rachel on the couch just having a chat. Anyone can relate to this novel in some way, through kids, fashion, france, or food; and connect to the story. This book deserves more than two thumbs up, so I give it all ten fingers.

Au Paris

As a lover of all things French, this book gave life to all of the things that I love about Paris and the French people. Spencer gives an articulate view of Paris and shares her own vulnerable and honest perspective of her interactions with the city and people. Through out the book I laughed and cried through Rachel's experiences. Au Paris makes me realize how much I long to return to Paris and learn more about their amazing culture.

A lovely trip to Paris without ever having to leave my apartment!

This light read was perfect for a weekend get away without ever having to leave my apartment! Ms. Spencer's tale of discovering Paris, along with herself, is sheer delight. Her descriptive style of writing takes you on a journey and allows you to escape your day to day routine. I especially enjoyed seeing the transformation of her not having to have a plan for everything but rather to let life lead you...it's a lesson we can all take to heart.

Loved it!

Loved it! Read it in 2 days. This book is perfect for remembering what it was like to finally "find yourself". To finally accept who you are and where you come from and get excited about where you are going. Reading this book made me remember a time in my life where I was constantly planning and trying to figure it all out, instead of just living it. Definetly recommend!