Bienvenue . . .
Greetings, and thank you for sharing with me. Merci, gracias, grazie...
I am one of those who believe that giving is better than receiving as it is full of its own ennobling and sustaining rewards. That's why I value communicating what I have learned and enjoyed, whether in person, orally, in writing, or via some form of electronic media.
As I expect you know, well into a happy marriage and rich life as well as a successful business career, I wrote French Women Don’t Get Fat, and it added a new chapter to my story and brought me into contact with a broad new audience. And now, with the publication of French Women for All Seasons, I am happily continuing that story with another chapter. After visiting more than a dozen countries and scores of big cities over the past two years, meeting many of you at readings, lectures, lunches and dinners or via your formidable e-mails, I can share that you have enriched my life and exceeded my expectations. I remain thankful each day for that and for the charmed existence I have led.
I am also glad and proud that so many people have used my simple ideas and philosophy to regain their equilibrium, to live bien dans sa peau. The success stories people have shared, the praise and encouragement I have received from physicians and nutritionists reinforce me each day. The biggest challenge with maintaining a healthy equilibrium is there is no such thing as one size fits all. No one else knows your size but you, and we are not only talking of dress size. So, we need to take control of what we think and what we seek and what we put into our bodies.
The sound of a cork popping is music to one's ears, and I have popped a great many corks in a great many places for a great many people. That's a pleasure and a privilege. And every opportunity I have I toast those who have taken back control of their lives and bodies, found their equilibrium, and again eat and live with pleasure.
I hope you will find useful information and pleasure in what I have to say here and elsewhere. That's why I do it. Bonne chance and bonne continuation.
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