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Fascinating… gripping… extremely funny… A desperately needed corrective to received wisdom about child-rearing and what having children is supposed to do to a woman’s sense of self. I loved it. It made me want to move to Paris ― The Sunday Times Self-deprecating, witty, informative… But however much she admires “the easy, calm authority” French parents seem to posess, will Druckerman manage it herself? Her efforts to do so add a compelling narrative to this fascinating study of French parenting ― Guardian Observant, dryly entertaining… In recounting how her three children went native, Druckerman is engagingly self-deprecating… This book is worth its price for the crucial information it reveals about how to win the sleep wars ― Daily Mail Fascinating and enlightening… Druckerman’s observations struck me as Eureka discoveries that could improve interaction between adults and children here ― The Lady ‘I couldn’t put itdown! Smart, funny, provocative, and genuinely eye-opening.’ — Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother Pamela Druckerman is a charming narrator… she has produced an important guide to staying calm, and if half of what she says about anglophone parents is true, her book should be dispensed on prescription ― Spectator This witty book will leave you with a few tricks up your sleeve as you embrace the French culture ― TES Well-written, funny and doesn’t take itself too seriously ― Irish Sunday Independent
