In 1995, Adam Gopnik, his wife, & their infant son left the familiar comforts & hassles of New York for the urbane glamour of Paris. Charmed by the beauties of the city, Gopnik set out to experience for himself the spirit & romance that has so captivated American writers throughout the twentieth century. In the grand tradition of Stein & Hemingway, Gopnik planned to walk the paths of the Tuilleries, to enjoy philosophical discussion in cafes
- in short, to lead the fabled life of an American in Paris. Of course, there was also the matter of raising a child & carrying on with everyday, not-so-fabled life.