French Women Don't Get Fat

Though it's easy to approach this book with a grudge (aren't the French superior enough already?), Guiliano is quite disarming--she seems to want to help suffering American women stop torturing themselves and start enjoying a healthy relationship with food. Narrator Kathe Mazur is American, but her delivery of this book seems just right, and when she breaks into the French phrases sprinkled so liberally throughout, she sounds quite authentique. Mazur's pace is delightfully unhurried as she walks us through this simple guide to healthy living, which includes such directives as savor--don't gobble--your food. This book will surprise, delight, and benefit many listeners. J.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine


Oo la la! What a delectable feast. As its subtitle promises, Guiliano's book offers to teach you how to eat anything you like, drink wine, do a very simple exercise, and still achieve the body beautiful. The big secret to French women's svelte figures lies in portions: small, small, small. This is not just a diet book, but also a sensible lifestyle pattern. And Mireille Guiliano's down-to-earth, sexy French-accented voice is an inspiration to all listeners. Includes recipes (best: miracle leek soup) and a candid author interview. M.T.B. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine