Part love letter to two countries, part founder's origin story - a memoir about ambition, identity, and the courage it takes to land somewhere new and call it home.
“I'm proud of you", my father whispered at the airport. "But don't you ever come back."
When you speak English with barely an accent, it’s hard for most people to believe that you were born in France.
Elisabeth’s love for American movies led her to dream of making them herself in Hollywood, building her American dream full of romance, prosperity, and a fulfilling career. But sitting on the carpeting floor in the Minneapolis airport - or maybe Detroit - on her way to Seattle to finish her Aerospace Engineering degree, Elisabeth realized the American dream might look a little different than she’d anticipated. But is it that necessarily a bad thing?
From Washington to California to New York and now, Texas, Elisabeth shares stories and thoughts from her twenty years navigating the United States, revealing the contradictions, the moments of awe, and the complexities that make America what it is. In French Landing, Elisabeth lends a fresh, French perspective on the American way of life.
“Once I started reading French Landing I could not put it down. It is an amazing book that talks a lot about the differences between U.S. and French culture.”
“The narrative is quite captivating, which makes the pages fly by. On top of being super light-hearted and funny, I learned a lot about the cultural differences between the US and France.”
“It’s captivating, easy to read, full of humor and sharp observations, and felt like having a conversation with a friend.”
“Quick vignettes that compare and contrast with sharp wit and even sharper insights.”