Gary G Hosmer

Paris? Oui Can! Gary G Hosmer

A journey of self discovery..... can we ever understand ourselves or the French? A true story of an English family relocating to Paris to establish new businesses while overcoming numerous obstacles and near failure. The book describes how family members adapted to French life and culture while battling ingrained anti-British feelings and a bureaucratic system seemingly intent on stifling new business. An amusing recollection of anecdotes and sound advice of interest to anybody visiting France or considering relocating to another country. The family moved to France full of enthusiasm to adapt to a new culture only to discover that the stereotypes are all true. Despite determination to integrate, build and succeed the business faltered but the family were enriched from the French experience.