Druckerman is an American, married to a Brit, living in Paris, and like most first-time parents, trying to figure out the basics of raising a healthy happy family. However, upon becoming pregnant with her first child, she notices there are some big differences between American and French philosophies on the matter. For example, she observes that French children, as a whole, are much better behaved than their American counterparts: they eat healthily, they sleep through the night around 3 months of age, and they pleasantly engage with other children, as well as their elders. Loads of research, combined with Druckerman's own personal narrative of parenting in Paris, makes this an informative, eye-opening, significant work. Most importantly, she demonstrates what's possible when you think outside your own culture. Parents, grandparents, and readers interested in cultural contrasts will find much to think about.
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