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About this book
"A poignant meditation on self-love, maternal lossâand the restorative force that is Paris." âJennifer Coburn, author of
We'll Always Have Paris
Lisa Anselmo wrapped her entire life around her mother, a strong woman who was a defining force in her daughter's lifeâmaybe too defining. When her mother dies from breast cancer, Lisa realizes she hadn't built a life of her own, and struggles to find her purpose. Who is she without her motherâand her mother's expectations?
Desperate for answers, she reaches for a lifeline in the form of an apartment in Paris, refusing to play it safe for the first time. What starts out as a lurching act of survival sets Lisa on a course that reshapes her life in ways she never could have imagined. But how can you imagine a life bigger than anything you've ever known?
My (Part-time) Paris Life is a story is for anyone who's ever felt lost or hopeless, but still holds out hope of something more. This candid memoir explores one woman's search for peace and meaning, and how the ups and downs of expat life in Paris taught her to let go of fear, find self-worth, and create real, lasting happiness.
"Charming. . . . An intimate account of learning to grieve the loss of a parent while, at the same time, striving to live your dreams." âJanice MacLeod, New York Timesâbestselling author of Paris Letters
"Enjoyable. Inspiring." â Publishers Weekly
"Poignant . . . a fresh voice." â Booklist
"[T]he city is more than a backdrop for her own narrativeâit's an active character that contributed to her personal growth." â Travel & Leisure
Lisa Anselmo wrapped her entire life around her mother, a strong woman who was a defining force in her daughter's lifeâmaybe too defining. When her mother dies from breast cancer, Lisa realizes she hadn't built a life of her own, and struggles to find her purpose. Who is she without her motherâand her mother's expectations?
Desperate for answers, she reaches for a lifeline in the form of an apartment in Paris, refusing to play it safe for the first time. What starts out as a lurching act of survival sets Lisa on a course that reshapes her life in ways she never could have imagined. But how can you imagine a life bigger than anything you've ever known?
My (Part-time) Paris Life is a story is for anyone who's ever felt lost or hopeless, but still holds out hope of something more. This candid memoir explores one woman's search for peace and meaning, and how the ups and downs of expat life in Paris taught her to let go of fear, find self-worth, and create real, lasting happiness.
"Charming. . . . An intimate account of learning to grieve the loss of a parent while, at the same time, striving to live your dreams." âJanice MacLeod, New York Timesâbestselling author of Paris Letters
"Enjoyable. Inspiring." â Publishers Weekly
"Poignant . . . a fresh voice." â Booklist
"[T]he city is more than a backdrop for her own narrativeâit's an active character that contributed to her personal growth." â Travel & Leisure
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Notice
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- CafĂ© LâIngĂ©nu, 11th Arrondissement, Paris
- Part 1: Is There Life After Death?
- Part 2: Learning to Live Like a Local
- Part 3: Fear and Self-Loathing in Paris
- Part 4: Coming Home
- Part 5: Sharing My Paris Life
- French Consulate, Upper East Side, New York City
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Newsletter Sign-up
- Contents
- Copyright