Early review copy --
I found this book to be delightful and fun to read. The narrator was a simple man in his 50's trying his best to learn French. He not only wants to learn the language; he wants to be French. Throughout the book I learned more than just French words I learned about the origins of language itself. I found the history to be very informative and at the same time humorous. Mr. Alexander lets us peek into his bumbling adventures and to forgive his errors. Throughout these adventures in learning a new language there is also some health problems Mr. Alexander has to deal with at the same time. You can't help but to fall in love and root for the underdog in this story. It is an inspiration to adults who are trying to learn something new, the feelings of inadequacy, and the powers of the human mind. As a creative non-fiction this story can deliver an enduring touch to passions we hold dear and to go ahead and try new things, despite our age or abilities.
I found this book to be delightful and fun to read. The narrator was a simple man in his 50's trying his best to learn French. He not only wants to learn the language; he wants to be French. Throughout the book I learned more than just French words I learned about the origins of language itself. I found the history to be very informative and at the same time humorous. Mr. Alexander lets us peek into his bumbling adventures and to forgive his errors. Throughout these adventures in learning a new language there is also some health problems Mr. Alexander has to deal with at the same time. You can't help but to fall in love and root for the underdog in this story. It is an inspiration to adults who are trying to learn something new, the feelings of inadequacy, and the powers of the human mind. As a creative non-fiction this story can deliver an enduring touch to passions we hold dear and to go ahead and try new things, despite our age or abilities.
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