{"product_id":"ill-never-be-french-no-matter-what-i-do-living-in-a-small-village-in-brittany-paperback","title":"I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Greenside\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eI Am Finally, Finally French\u003c\/i\u003e, this charming memoir, full of gorgeous descriptions of Brittany and at times hysterical encounters with the locals, Mark Greenside describes his initially reluctant journey to establish a life in France in this \"heartwarming story\" (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Mark Greenside--a native New Yorker living in California, political lefty, writer, and lifelong skeptic--is dragged by his girlfriend to a tiny Celtic village in Brittany at the westernmost edge of France in Finistère, or what he describes as \"the end of the world,\" his life begins to change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a playful, headlong style, and with enormous affection for the Bretons, Greenside shares how he makes a life for himself in a country where he doesn't speak the language or understand the culture. He gradually places his trust in the villagers he encounters--neighbors, workers, acquaintances--and he's consistently won over and surprised as he manages to survive day-to-day trials. From opening a bank account and buying a house to removing a beehive from the chimney, he begins to learn the cultural ropes, live among his neighbors, and make new friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil he came to this town, Greenside was lost, moving through life without a plan, already in his 40s with little money and no house. He lived as a skeptic who seldom trusts others and has an inclination to be alone. So when he settles into the rhythm of this new French culture--against the backdrop of Brittany's streets surrounded by gorgeous architecture and breathtaking landscapes--not only does he find a home and meaningful relationships in this French countryside, he finds himself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eI'll Never Be French (no matter what I do)\u003c\/i\u003e is both a new beginning and a homecoming for Greenside. It is a memoir about fitting in, not standing out; being part of something larger, not being separate from it; following, not leading. It explores the joys and adventures of living a double life. He has never regretted his journey and, as he advises to those searching for their next adventure, neither will you.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Greenside holds B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He has been a civil rights activist, Vietnam War protester, anti-draft counselor, Vista Volunteer, union leader, and college professor. His stories have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Literary Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCimarron Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nebraska Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeloit Fiction Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Laurel Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrosscurrents\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFive Fingers Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Long Story\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as other journals and magazines, and he is the author of the short story collection, \u003ci\u003eI Saw a Man Hit His Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Night at the End of the Tunnel Or Isaiah Can You See? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living\u003c\/i\u003e. He presently lives in Alameda, California, where he continues to teach and be politically active, and Brittany, France, where he still can't do anything without asking for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53487301787955,"sku":"9781416586951","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ygUiWNAEMY9781416586951.webp?v=1781509561","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ill-never-be-french-no-matter-what-i-do-living-in-a-small-village-in-brittany-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}