Edith I. Kunz

I think Ms. Kunz has done an excellent job painting a picture of lifestyles and attitudes of the *typical* French woman, although how anyone from anywhere else is going to incorporate this into her own image and self concept seems rather doubtful to me. I don't think a leopard can change her spots to such an extent. I will admit to thinking a lot of these styles are enviable....living on a shoestring for example and decorating with such personal aplomb, or cultivating cerebral excellence. show more The first and last chapters introduce and sum up the naughtiness some might expect. Whether you'll like that or not, I don't know.
I'm giving four stars because of the thoroughness in presenting and detailing French female sociology, a job well done.
Actually, I wish I'd had this book forty years ago. show less

Although fun, this is a somewhat silly overgeneralization of the savoir faire of French women. Enjoy but don’t take it too seriously.