Author Anne-Marie Simons
on Tour
November 25-30, 2013
with
Taking Root In Provence
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SYNOPSIS
Two expatriates left Washington DC in search of the ideal place to retire where climate, culture, accessibility and natural beauty all had a role to play. Curious about the vaunted quality of life in the south of France, they traveled the length and width of Provence where, preferring the city to the countryside, they decided to settle in the ancient town of Aix-en-Provence. That was in 1998 and Taking Root in Provence is the story of their slow integration into the French mainstream — both easier and more difficult than expected but ultimately successful.
In a series of vignettes Anne-Marie Simons gives us a warts-and-all picture of life among the French and with warmth and humor shares her lessons learned. Contrary to most publications about Provence, this book focuses on life in the city rather than the quiet countryside, and promises to be both informative and revealing to those who want to spend more than a passing holiday here. [from the author’s website]
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Praise for Taking Root In Provence:
A Review from Maureen O’Brien, writer and actress:
“Marvelous! All personal, everyday, lived experience, love and exasperation in equal parts, taking us to the heart of Provence and making us locals too. The deep research
and erudition are concealed by a surface as light as an airy Îles Flottantes. The book has a wonderfully chatty quality, carrying us along as in the wake of an original and uniquely privileged native. We hurry behind, gazing to right and left so as not to miss a single moment of vivid experience. This is a rich little gem.”
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VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, Nov 25
Guest-post + Giveaway at Patricia Sands’ Blog
Tuesday, Nov 26
Review + Giveaway at The French Village Diaries
Wednesday, Nov 27
Review + Interview at I Am, Indeed
Review + Giveaway at Enchanted by Josephine
Review + Giveaway at The Most Happy Reader
Thursday, Nov 28
Highlights at Words And Peace
Friday, Nov 29
Review + Giveaway at Turning The Pages
Saturday, Nov 30
Review + Excerpt at Jorie Loves A Story
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June 5, 2013
WordsAndPeace
France Book Tours 
2 responses to “Anne-Marie Simons on upcoming Tour: Taking Root In Provence”
Risa
September 8th, 2013 at 10:22
Emma, I tried emailing you regarding my interest in reading and reviewing this book and two others. Unfortunately I’m not able to send it. It doesn’t seem to be leaving my Outbox! I’ve been trying for the last couple of days. Is it okay to state my interest here? Also…does Taking Root in Provence have an ebook? Or is there only a paperback available?…
Risa
WordsAndPeace
September 17th, 2013 at 08:49
yes, thanks for using this to get to me. I just sent you an email
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