"In America, people know there are always 10 people better than them who are after their job. In Fran..." — Janine di Giovanni

In the aftermath of any war or genocide, healing and reconciliation are ultimate aspirations.

There is a romantic, often misguided, misconception among the British that life in France is akin to life in Paradise.

When the body breaks down, it does not all go at once; it goes piece by piece.

It is a well known urban myth that the French don't trust banks and store their money under their mattress. It's not that they are tight with money - they just don't trust anyone.