Synopses & Reviews
In this lushly written follow-up to Almost French, Sarah Turnbull explores a new paradise: Tahiti.
Having shared her story in her bestselling memoir, Almost French, Australian writer Sarah Turnbull seemed to have had more than her fair share of dreams come true. While Sarah went on to carve out an idyllic life in Paris with her husband, Frédéric, there was still one dream she was beginning to fear might be impossiblestarting a family. Then out of the blue an opportunity to embark on another adventure offered a new beginningand new hope. Leaving behind life in the worlds most romantic and beautiful city was never going to be easy. But it helps when your destination is another paradise on earth: Tahiti.
Review
"Engaging . . . a South Seas version of
Under the Tuscan Sun."
—The New York Times Book Review
“Turnbull is a perceptive, evocative guide to other lands and cultures.”
—Booklist
“Turnbull makes splendid use of her journalistic skills in this entertaining and heartfelt memoir recounting the joys and adventure of family life.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Readers will be moved.”
—Herald Sun Weekend (Australia)
“Fluid with vibrant passages about the physical beauty of the island, its tangible lushness…At its heart it is about creative longing and quiet despair.”
—The Western Australian
“A lushly described account of daily life in Tahiti from an outsiders perspective”
—Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Sarah Turnbull is the author of the international bestseller Almost French. She now lives in Sydney with her husband, Frédéric.