I've always considered memoirs to be written by older people. Paris My Sweet, A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate) does not fall into that category. Amy Thomas lived in Paris for two years in her thirties and shares that experience of loving Paris and all things dessert but eventually returning to her home in New York City.
This isn't a recipe book although she frequently shares how the dessert is made and its inspiration if in New York or Paris. She shares her work experiences, her loneliness and her love of the city that claimed her heart when she first visited during a semester of college. I enjoyed her writing style and living vicariously in Paris through her experiences. I certainly enjoyed reading of the dessert treasures she consumed with verve and passion. If you've ever dreamed of bicycling through ancient streets and architecture, visiting the Louvre whenever you wanted, eating multi-course meals each served with great wine, then you'll enjoy Thomas' adventures in the City of Light and Dark Chocolate.
Paris My Sweet, A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate), Amy Thomas, Sourcebooks Inc,. 2012
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