Mark Greenside's witty, observational writing is catered to Americans planning a trip to France (or, if you're a daydreamer like me, Americans simply fascinated with the cultural practices we take for granted). Greenside explains his own faltering experiences in France with driving, shopping, money, food, entertaining, healthcare, and language—experiences he repeats year after year at his summer house in Brittany, France. Whether you're learning from his mistakes or laughing at them, (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living is riveting, informative, and relentlessly funny.