{"title":"Cathy Yandell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCathy Yandell\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore the art of living through her evocative travel writing, where culture, cuisine, and lifestyle are beautifully intertwined. Her works offer a thoughtful reflection on embracing joy and simplicity, particularly drawing on the rhythms of French life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those passionate about \u003cem\u003etravel and adventure\u003c\/em\u003e that enrich the soul, Yandell’s books provide inspiration to savour the everyday with a fresh perspective, discovering the meaningful pleasures that lie beyond the tourist trail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-french-art-of-living-well-by-cathy-yandell-9781250778000","title":"The French Art of Living Well","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of \u003cem\u003eFrench Toast\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humour and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as \u003cem\u003ejoie de vivre\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is \u003cem\u003ejoie de vivre\u003c\/em\u003e, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeppered with anecdotes and humour, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how \u003cem\u003ela joie de vivre\u003c\/em\u003e can be developed in anyone's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244570030316,"sku":"9781250778000","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250778000-the-french-art-of-living-well-1.jpg?v=1788002362"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cathy-yandell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}