A Month of Sundays: Villa Life in the South of France

by Ira Spector, Barbara Spector

A humorous account of an American husband and wife who stumble upon the perfect "Enchanted April" villa on the French Riviera near St-Tropez. But knowing little of the language and even less of the culture, will they find bliss - or the Bastille - as they attempt to live among the French._______Think of Peter Mayle meeting Francis Mayes on the Cote d Azur._______A Month of Sundays is a must read for those of you interested in the pros and cons of villa rentals - whether your preference is Provence, Tuscany, or any other destination. Although finding that dream villa involves more effort than booking a hotel room, the enhanced cultural experience, the extra privacy, the additional space, and the lower cost for room and board will make you wonder why you ever vacationed any other way._______"I CHUCKLED, HELD MY BREATH, SHOOK MY HEAD IN DELIGHT . . ." ~Elinor Griffith, Senior Editor, Reader's Digest

222 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2003

Reviews

[Emily Rheault · Rating 2 out of 5]

Barbara is a NIMBY and a Karen but Ira’s chapters were generally amusing

[Janean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Truly delightful account of Americans adjusting to life in France. There are so many little frustrations to surmount in that idyllic environment! I read this in preparation for a trip to the Cote d'azur and I do feel more prepared now. I know what to expect at parking lots and pay phones; pay toilets and pharmacies.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun read about an American couple in France. They share the writing--each one writes a few short chapters before turning the next few over to the other. Laughed out loud when they had the same experience I did with not weighing and labeling the fruit at the grocery store. Not rocket science but fun.

[Eleanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

fun short chapters by husband/wife team of their times renting a villa overlooking the Mediterranean for a month near St. Tropez in France.

[Mardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just starting and already love it!

[Marina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy, mindless, fairly pleasant read. Served its purpose while I was down with a miserable summer head cold but probably wouldn't have cut it at other times.