My Twenty-Five Years in Provence

Reflections on Then and Now

De: Peter Mayle

Narrado por: John Lee

From the moment Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, uprooted their lives in England and crossed the Channel permanently, they never looked back. Here the beloved author of A Year in Provence pays tribute to the most endearing and enduring aspects of his life in France - the charming and indelible parade of village life, the sheer beauty, the ancient history. He celebrates the café and lists some of his favorites; identifies his favorite villages, restaurants, and open-air markets; and recounts his most memorable meals.

A celebration of 25 years of Provençal living - of lessons learned and changes observed - with his final book, Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor.

©2018 Peter Mayle (P)2018 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Fans of Mayle (who died in January) will be delighted by this final book from Provence’s most impassioned booster.... Composed in a uniformly bright and jocular voice, this is a breezy valedictory note for a much admired writer." (Publishers Weekly)

"[Mayle’s] keen eye and wit are much on display in this all-new collection of writings on his times in the south of France.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

"A bittersweet pleasure... While Mayle can pen a mouthwatering description of bouillabaisse, what has always drawn his readers to his writing are his loving portraits of people, community and the Provencal way of life." (Carla Jean Whitley, BookPage)

Lovely!

It was a lovely visit to Provence! What a treat! Enjoyed the relaxed pace and the speakers voice was well suited.

I couldn’t finish it

The narrator is rough. The story was probably good, but I just couldn’t get through his weird intonations.

Delightful as always

Peter Mayle’s way of spinning a tale brings the reader into his world in a delightful entertaining manner. I’ve enjoyed all the books he has written about his life in Provence. I was extremely saddened to hear of his passing.

Loving tribute to a glorious place

Peter Mayle inspired me to visit Provence and in this book, he paid tribute to the wonders of the region, including the delights and peculiarities of everyday life. A truly wonderful book (especially if you have been there or plan to go)! Feels like a mini vacation. Rest In Peace, Dear Mr. Mayle.

A Slice of Life

An easy listen that invites you into the day to day life in Provence. From the people to the food to the local view of the world, you will feel a fondness and nostalgia for a place you have never been.

Pleasant faire

I liked the narrator — unlike another reviewer, I did not find him pompous at all. Instead, he had a quality of tongue-in-cheek humor to his voice and intonation that I found charmingly fitted the text he was reading.

Wonderful visit to France with out leaving home

By an adopted "son" who embrace the quirks with love and joy. A summer favorite.

Les derniers mots de Peter Mayle

Oh, how I will miss his wonderful stories! This last work is beautifully narrated! It has all the lovely descriptions of living in the South of France and dry humor that I enjoy. I treasure all his books and will read them over and over again!

Delight…

A delight as usual, by my favorite author Peter Mayle, whose indelible sense of humor and insight into life in Provence has brightened my soul, thank you & RIP.

Very good as usual

Peter Mayle again tells a great story. This time, a very good insight to Provence, France.