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Loading... La sal de la vida (original 2009; edition 2010)by Anna Gavalda
Work InformationFrench Leave by Anna Gavalda (Author) (2009)
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Four adult siblings reconnect on a brief adventure through the Loire Valley in this international-bestselling novel by the beloved French author ofBillie. Simon and his two sisters, Garance and Lola, flee their cousin's dull wedding--and Simon's judgmental wife--to visit their younger brother, Vincent, who is working as a guide at a château in the heart of the enchanting Tours countryside. For a few hours, they forget about kids, spouses, and work, and lose themselves in a day of laughter, teasing, and memories. Then, as simply and as spontaneously as the adventure began, it ends. All four return to their everyday lives, carrying with them the magic of their brief reunion. They are stronger now, and happier, for having rediscovered the ties that bind them. Anna Gavalda's international-bestselling novel has been published in more than forty languages. A lighthearted and funny parable about escaping the past to find the future,French Leave is a tribute to sibling relationships, local Loire wines, and the art of being together. No library descriptions found. |
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In the end, this is really about how we all need to take time for ourselves. There is a recurring refrain in our society about self-care. I don't always love the way it is portrayed, but there is no doubt that taking time for yourself is of vital importance.
While you shouldn't expect any massive revelations in this, Gavalda has done a quite good job of illuminating the deceptively simple concepts of family and vacation. In the end, this results in a book that is quiet, but very enjoyable. The lessons will likely stick with me much longer than most. ( )