
Paris Lost and Found
A Memoir of Love
Paperback | 2 January 2025
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This time, though, the story starts with sorrow as Carpenter''s wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it, the author finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic.
It’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude—only to emerge on the other side, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.
Industry Reviews
"Lovers of Paris know that Scott Carpenter understands and evokes the authentic city behind the iconic sights and tourist cliches. In this sequel to his delightful, insightful French Like Moi, Carpenter takes us on a deeply personal journey, illuminating with poignant humor the City of Light, and loss, and love." -Don George, author of The Way of Wanderlust
"Almost all stories set in Paris benefit from the reflected glow of the City of Light. But Carpenter has a unique way of seeing the world around him that elevates even the most mundane encounters of everyday life in the 13th arrondissement with curiosity, tenderness, and humor. He writes with a seemingly effortless lightness that's deceptively hard to achieve in memoir writing, making the reader laugh out loud, even as he shares his journey navigating the sorrow of his own loss. Honestly, the funniest book I've ever read that also made me cry." -Heather Stimmler, editor of Secrets of Paris
"The best travel book I've read all year." -Gillian Kendall, Perceptive Travel
"Five Stars" -Readers' Favorite
Praise for French Like Moi
- "A delightful read...filled with levity and grace." -Kirkus Reviews
- "Carpenter's droll take keeps the reader chuckling." -Minneapolis Star Tribune
- "Carpenter has a knack for turning potential catastrophes into comedy." -Publishers Weekly
- "A delightful romp through French life." -Midwest Book Review
- Five stars, and Editors' Pick -Foreword Reviews
ISBN: 9781609522124
ISBN-10: 1609522125
Published: 2nd January 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 272
Audience: General Adult
For Ages: 17+ years old
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 20.1 x 13.4 x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.32
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