A review by derekerb
Pancakes in Paris: Living the American Dream in France by Craig Carlson
5.0
The true story of the best, and first, diner in Paris
What a pleasure this book was! The story is wonderful, heartfelt and amazing. I've been living in France for over 30 years, having left America in 1983. Not only are there many parallels in this story but I can vouch for just about every fact of French life looked at though the eyes of an American. It's the kind of book that feels like you've just sat down at a bar, for drinks, with a guy who honestly tells the story of his life with all the good and bad and just makes you want to hear more. I recommend this book to EVERYONE.
Disclaimer: I now live about 50 metres from Breakfast in America and am a happy and proud regular customer. I have yet to say "Hi" to Craig and I don't drink the sock juice... but my (French) wife loves the stuff! This place is the real deal!
What a pleasure this book was! The story is wonderful, heartfelt and amazing. I've been living in France for over 30 years, having left America in 1983. Not only are there many parallels in this story but I can vouch for just about every fact of French life looked at though the eyes of an American. It's the kind of book that feels like you've just sat down at a bar, for drinks, with a guy who honestly tells the story of his life with all the good and bad and just makes you want to hear more. I recommend this book to EVERYONE.
Disclaimer: I now live about 50 metres from Breakfast in America and am a happy and proud regular customer. I have yet to say "Hi" to Craig and I don't drink the sock juice... but my (French) wife loves the stuff! This place is the real deal!