Book Review: Confessions of an Expat in Paris: A Humorous Travel Memoir with Sassy Drink Recipes by Vicki Lesage

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Rounding out all things mother today, is this fun little book, 

punctuated with some amazing drink recipes- 

JUST what motherhood calls for, right?

And did I mention it takes place in Paris?

RIGHT!

Synopsis:

Party girl Vicki moved to Paris hoping to drink wine and fall in love. She accomplished both goals, but not without bumps along the way: romantic encounters gone awry, uniquely French situations threatening her sanity, and two adorable yet tireless kids keeping her on her toes.

Journey along with Vicki as she gets her feet wet, settles in, and finally finds her way in Paris. All with a drink in hand and a smile on her face. Until she must make a decision: Should she stay in her adopted city (with all its ups and downs) or should she return home (with its different ups and downs)?

Discover the real Paris through Vicki’s eyes as she shows you the funny side of life, love, and raising a family in the City of Light. And each chapter is paired with a delicious cocktail recipe! Enjoy drinks like the Sangria Spritzer, Pretty Good Bloody Mary, and Teeny Bellini.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to pour yourself another drink!

Review:

I sped through this book in one sitting! I had read Vicki's previous books about living in Paris, and I knew this would be just as funny as her other books and it definitely was! She highlights the differences between French and American  (and sometimes Scottish LOL) thinking and mannerisms, as they relate to pregnancy and motherhood. While we may all wish we could move to Paris, would we really want to take our kids with us? Maybe yes, maybe no? If you need a break from the monotony of Summer, and some great drink recipes that WILL make you the hostess with the mostess (as each chapter has its own applicable drink recipe!), this book is for you!

About the Author:

Amazon best-selling author Vicki lived in Paris for 11 years, where she met her husband and had two kids. After realizing that a one-bedroom Parisian apartment was too small for the four of them, they moved to Vicki's hometown of St. Louis and have been enjoying all the extra space ever since. Vicki still misses croissants and baguettes and stinky cheese, though. You can read more at VickiLesage.com.