{"product_id":"book-hepz","title":"The French Art of Living Well","description":"\u003cb\u003eCathy Yandell's \u003ci\u003eThe French Art of Living Well\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as \u003ci\u003ejoie de vivre\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is \u003ci\u003ejoie de vivre\u003c\/i\u003e, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes listeners on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeppered with anecdotes and humor, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how \u003ci\u003ela joie de vivre\u003c\/i\u003e can be developed in anyone's life.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49354143433008,"sku":"BDhepz","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49354143465776,"sku":"ZEhepz","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49354143498544,"sku":"ZMhepz","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hepz-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780335725","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hepz","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}