All Good Things: From Paris to Tahiti: Life and Longing, Library Edition

from catfan69

In this memoir, Sarah Turnbull tells of relocating from Paris, France to Tahiti when her lawyer husband is transferred there for his job. Her two goals for their two-year stay in Tahiti are to complete the novel she is writing and to have a baby. Turnbull and her husband's stuggle with infertilit...

from Bonnie.Franks

I did not read this author's book Almost French. I did understand her feelings for France from reading this book. I felt she was great at describing her surroundings, the customs, her feelings toward new and unusual circumstances. I also appreciated her frustration during her process of IVF. Whil...

from mjirsch

**recieved as an early reviewer** I really enjoyed this book. It is wonderfully written, including vivid scenes of intersting travels as well as thoughtful insights regarding the author's personal experiences. I read as though I was listening to a friend. The book includes interesting antedates a...

from lamitchell99

I received a free advance copy of this book in exchange for a review. This book is a combination of travelogue, memoire, and history. If you like travelogues, you will like this book. The author describes Tahiti in very vivid and beautiful language, immersing the reader in the feeling and beauty ...

from ColieCakes

I loved the imagery provoked in the descriptions of Tahiti, especially the vibrant colors underwater. It brought me back to my experiences of scuba diving and made me eager to do again. That being said, I probably wouldn't recommend this book to a friend. Yes, I think Sara Turnbull is a beautiful...