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French Lessons, by Alice Kaplan

French Lessons,
by Alice Kaplan
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Details about French and other languages
•  Fascinating autobiography
•  Interesting historical details
Cons  •  none - this is a great book!
The Bottom Line - If you love the French language, you'll love this book.

 
Product Description
•  A "life of French" autobiography
•  Author's Jewish heritage in the background
•  Details about author's dissertation on French fascist writers
 
 
Guide Review
French Lessons: A Memoir
In this autobiographical tale of life and language, the author recounts how she learned, perfected, and now teaches French, interweaving French with every aspect of her life. Whether you've just begun studying or have spoken it fluently for years, French Lessons is an entertaining look at what it means to learn and love the French language.

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