My (Part-Time) Paris Life: How Running Away Brought Me Home
Lisa Anselmo
Sep 2024 · Macmillan
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"A poignant meditation on self-love, maternal loss—and the restorative force that is Paris." —Jennifer Coburn, author of We'll Always Have Paris
Lisa Anselmo wrapped her entire life around her mother, a strong woman who was a defining force in her daughter's life—maybe too defining. When her mother dies from breast cancer, Lisa realizes she hadn't built a life of her own, and struggles to find her purpose. Who is she without her mother—and her mother's expectations?
Desperate for answers, she reaches for a lifeline in the form of an apartment in Paris, refusing to play it safe for the first time. What starts out as a lurching act of survival sets Lisa on a course that reshapes her life in ways she never could have imagined. But how can you imagine a life bigger than anything you've ever known?
My (Part-time) Paris Life is a story is for anyone who's ever felt lost or hopeless, but still holds out hope of something more. This candid memoir explores one woman's search for peace and meaning, and how the ups and downs of expat life in Paris taught her to let go of fear, find self-worth, and create real, lasting happiness.
"Charming. . . . An intimate account of learning to grieve the loss of a parent while, at the same time, striving to live your dreams." —Janice MacLeod, New York Times–bestselling author of Paris Letters
"Enjoyable. Inspiring." — Publishers Weekly
"Poignant . . . a fresh voice." — Booklist
"[T]he city is more than a backdrop for her own narrative—it's an active character that contributed to her personal growth." — Travel & Leisure
Lisa Anselmo wrapped her entire life around her mother, a strong woman who was a defining force in her daughter's life—maybe too defining. When her mother dies from breast cancer, Lisa realizes she hadn't built a life of her own, and struggles to find her purpose. Who is she without her mother—and her mother's expectations?
Desperate for answers, she reaches for a lifeline in the form of an apartment in Paris, refusing to play it safe for the first time. What starts out as a lurching act of survival sets Lisa on a course that reshapes her life in ways she never could have imagined. But how can you imagine a life bigger than anything you've ever known?
My (Part-time) Paris Life is a story is for anyone who's ever felt lost or hopeless, but still holds out hope of something more. This candid memoir explores one woman's search for peace and meaning, and how the ups and downs of expat life in Paris taught her to let go of fear, find self-worth, and create real, lasting happiness.
"Charming. . . . An intimate account of learning to grieve the loss of a parent while, at the same time, striving to live your dreams." —Janice MacLeod, New York Times–bestselling author of Paris Letters
"Enjoyable. Inspiring." — Publishers Weekly
"Poignant . . . a fresh voice." — Booklist
"[T]he city is more than a backdrop for her own narrative—it's an active character that contributed to her personal growth." — Travel & Leisure
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September 22, 2018
You won't be able to put this book down. You may even think, "I know exactly how she feels".. and then, you'll feel better about yourself. Loved every page.
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About the author
LISA ANSELMO spent most of her professional career in magazine publishing. Anselmo worked on the launch of Allure, the re-launch of Details with James Truman, and the redesign of the New Yorker for Tina Brown at Condé Nast. In 2007, she joined Time Inc., where she headed creative for a group of iconic magazines such as InStyleand People. Anselmo started traveling to Paris regularly over ten years ago, and eventually built another life across the ocean.
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