UNCORKED - MY YEAR IN PROVENCE STUDYING PÉTANQUE, DISCOVERING CHAGALL, DRINKING PASTIS, AND MANGLING FRENCH

 
 

“Like a wry Bill Bryson … Uncorked is just like a good French wine: light, delicious, and full of flavour.”

  • Grant Lawrence, CBC broadcaster, author and musician


“This memoir made me laugh; especially Hubert who is a star … and it contains a soul that is touching too!”

  • J.J.Lee, CBC radio host and Governor General’s Literary Award Finalist


Will having smoke repeatedly blown in his face deter a foreigner from breaking in to French culture? Find out, as Paul Shore’s evocative story telling, wry wit, and big heart, inspire and entertain you, as he tells the tale of how he gained acceptance inside a charming village in Provence. 

Uncorked celebrates the “uncorking” of a few tightly held traditions that are near and dear to hearts of the locals of the Cote d’Azur and Provence – being taught to play pétanque (boules) under the clandestine cover of darkness; learning vernissage etiquette; drinking pastis before noon; navigating narrow village roads at top driving speed. Shore also “uncorks” personal awakenings about the value of following roads-less-travelled and making time to smell-the-roses, as we cultivate friendships and traditions.  And, through exposure to the life of artist Marc Chagall, Shore reflects on the challenges that all newcomers face to gain acceptance in a foreign land. 

Shore’s humorous and heart-felt accounts of his year living in Provence will touch and amuse, and evoke fond memories of travel to fascinating places --- and they might even trigger reflection on the importance of being afforded new chances in life. 

TREAT YOURSELF to some belly laughter and fond reminiscing about your own past travels!

Shop for Uncorked:

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Other books by Paul Shore:

Steve and Eve Save the Planet

Do you want your kids to grow up hopeful and engaged, during the climate change era?  Check out Steve and Eve!

Paperback: Amazon

eBook: Amazon



Bobsleigh Jellybeans

Do your kids love snow, sliding, candy, and the Olympics?  They will love Bobsleigh Jellybeans!

Paperback:    Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  Chapters Indigo

eBook:      Apple iBooks  |  Amazon   |   Kobo   

 

 Uncorked will touch, amuse, inspire and evoke fond memories of travel to fascinating places.