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After his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi, Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue. This time, though, the story takes a surprising turn as his wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it, Carpenter finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic.
It’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude—only to emerge on the other side, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.
Published by Travelers’ Tales.
Praise for Paris Lost and Found:
“Lovers of Paris know that Scott Carpenter understands and evokes the authentic city behind the iconic sights and tourist cliches. In this sequel to his delightful, insightful French Like Moi, Carpenter takes us on a deeply personal journey, illuminating with poignant humor the City of Light, and loss, and love.” —Don George, author of The Way of Wanderlust
“Almost all stories set in Paris benefit from the reflected glow of the City of Light. But Carpenter has a unique way of seeing the world around him that elevates even the most mundane encounters of everyday life in the 13th arrondissement with curiosity, tenderness, and humor. He writes with a seemingly effortless lightness that’s deceptively hard to achieve in memoir writing, making the reader laugh out loud, even as he shares his
journey navigating the sorrow of his own loss. Honestly, the funniest book I’ve ever read that also made me cry.” —Heather Stimmler, editor of Secrets of Paris
“The best travel book I’ve read all year.” —Gillian Kendall, Perceptive Travel
“Directed by his Midwestern sense of delight, Carpenter adopts the role of an American observer, making keen observations about language and about the fact that human vulnerability makes people more alike than they are different. Still, everyone Carpenter encounters is fair game for an affection- ate portrait that speaks to their particular quirks and culture. A nuanced memoir about loss, starting over, and embracing a new home abroad.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews
“Five Stars” —Readers’ Favorite
Paris Lost and Found
Scott Dominic Carpenter
Travelers’ Tales
www.travelerstales.com/french-like-moi
978-1609522124, $16.99, Paperback
978-1609522131, $16.95, eBook
978-1609522148, $16.99, audiobook