The book everyone is talking about: how the French manage to raise well-behaved children,and have a life!
Who hasn't noticed how well-behaved French children are,compared to our own How do they do it
- How come French babies sleep through the night
- Why do French children happily eat what is put in front of them
- How can French mothers chat to their friends while their children play quietly
- Why are French mothers more likely to be seen in skinny jeans than tracksuit bottoms
Pamela Druckerman,who lives in Paris with three young children,has had years of observing her French friends and neighbours,and with wit and style,has written a memoir that is ideally placed to teach us the basics of parenting à la franaise.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780552779173Number of pages: 368Weight: 251 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 23 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"Fascinating... gripping... extremely funny...I loved it. It made me want to move to Paris" - The Sunday Times
"Self-deprecating,witty,informative... (a) fascinating study of French parenting" - Guardian
"Observant,dryly entertaining... This book is worth its price for the crucial information it reveals about how to win the sleep wars" - Daily Mail
"Fascinating and enlightening... Druckerman's observations struck me as Eureka discoveries that could improve interaction between adults and children here" - The Lady
"I couldn't put it down! Smart,funny,provocative,and genuinely eye-opening.'" - Amy Chua,author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
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