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My Twenty-Five Years in Provence
- Reflections on Then and Now
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 4 h y 3 m
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From the moment Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, uprooted their lives in England and crossed the Channel permanently, they never looked back. Here the beloved author of A Year in Provence pays tribute to the most endearing and enduring aspects of his life in France - the charming and indelible parade of village life, the sheer beauty, the ancient history. He celebrates the café and lists some of his favorites; identifies his favorite villages, restaurants, and open-air markets; and recounts his most memorable meals.
A celebration of 25 years of Provençal living - of lessons learned and changes observed - with his final book, Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor.
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"Fans of Mayle (who died in January) will be delighted by this final book from Provence’s most impassioned booster.... Composed in a uniformly bright and jocular voice, this is a breezy valedictory note for a much admired writer." (Publishers Weekly)
"[Mayle’s] keen eye and wit are much on display in this all-new collection of writings on his times in the south of France.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
"A bittersweet pleasure... While Mayle can pen a mouthwatering description of bouillabaisse, what has always drawn his readers to his writing are his loving portraits of people, community and the Provencal way of life." (Carla Jean Whitley, BookPage)
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- Judith St. Leger
- 02-20-21
Too short
A fabulous trip to and through France. I wish the book ( and the author) could have gone on and on
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- AnonymousB’ham
- 01-11-20
Loving tribute to a glorious place
Peter Mayle inspired me to visit Provence and in this book, he paid tribute to the wonders of the region, including the delights and peculiarities of everyday life. A truly wonderful book (especially if you have been there or plan to go)! Feels like a mini vacation. Rest In Peace, Dear Mr. Mayle.
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- Gregory B Kellis
- 12-20-21
A Slice of Life
An easy listen that invites you into the day to day life in Provence. From the people to the food to the local view of the world, you will feel a fondness and nostalgia for a place you have never been.
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- Crisitna Tunon
- 02-26-21
I couldn’t finish it
The narrator is rough. The story was probably good, but I just couldn’t get through his weird intonations.
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- Susan
- 11-13-22
Delight…
A delight as usual, by my favorite author Peter Mayle, whose indelible sense of humor and insight into life in Provence has brightened my soul, thank you & RIP.
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- Stuart H. Johnson
- 06-05-23
Very good as usual
Peter Mayle again tells a great story. This time, a very good insight to Provence, France.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-03-18
Classic Mayle
So sad to know that this will be Peter Mayle's final love letter to Provence. Godspeed Mr. Mayle.
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- 11-24-19
Enchanting!
This is my first experience with this Author, now I am eager to catch up with the rest of his imaginative writings. So sorry to learn of his passing, my condolences to His dear wife. Someday, if she feels up to it, it would be a delight to see some of her photos. and hear her perspective of that lovely place...the place they brought to life for the rest of us.
I have heard wonderful things about the narrator, and they all were true...he made the story rich and oh so French!
Overall, a delight for anyone!
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- Shawna
- 06-29-18
Wonderful visit to France with out leaving home
By an adopted "son" who embrace the quirks with love and joy. A summer favorite.
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- Mom in Sherborn
- 08-06-22
Pleasant faire
I liked the narrator — unlike another reviewer, I did not find him pompous at all. Instead, he had a quality of tongue-in-cheek humor to his voice and intonation that I found charmingly fitted the text he was reading.
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