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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

Here you can read the SUMMARY of August 2023 #Bookchat Events: Were you there? Perhaps next time...

https://www.myfrenchlife.org/2023/08/25/bookchat-august-event-summary-my-cousin-maria-schneider-by-vanessa-schneider-2023/

Judy and Elisabeth

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From @elisabeth sauvage Callaghan: facilitator of our discussion events about this book:

I had a wonderful time last night leading a great discussion on Vanessa Schneider’s memoir “My Cousin, Maria Schneider,” with Shira Sandell, Miche Donjacour, and Sherrie Schuldheis. Plus, of course, the great Judy MacMahon, who had organized this online event.

Our conversation lasted a bit over an hour, and we peeled off very thoroughly the many layers of this very nice book. Maria was a very complex individual whose life was extremely complicated and rather tragic. Vanessa, 17 years younger than her cousin, and herself raised in a rather unusual family, admired her greatly, and was both fascinated and at time puzzled, or even horrified by her behavior.

We hope to continue our bookchat events, and I encourage you all to join us next time!

Let’s think about what we’d like to read together soon

#bookchat - French book club

MyFrenchLife.org

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Getting close - are you READY?

Our #Bookchat EVENTS are very close now! Do you have your ZOOM LINK ready? And remember to check the date and time for your timezone![https://judymacmahon.substack.com/.../bookchat.../] *21 and 22 August - Monday and Tuesday.

Here are a couple of links to interviews and reviews of 'My Cousin Maria Schneider' to get in the mood: I hope that you enjoy...

1. An interview with translator (actor, writer, and more...) Molly Ringwald on why she chose to translate this book:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../molly-ringwald.../

2. A review on Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61273700

Are you ready for this EVENT?

Judy

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French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

Bonjour to you all - What lovely comments - thank you!

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

PS: for those just discovering us we're reading ‘My Cousin Maria Schneider’ by Vanessa Schneider has recently been published in English, translated by Molly Ringwald (actress and a Francophile)

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Veronica Daly's avatar

Good morning! I live in New Jersey and have spent the past two winters living in Paris. I miss it! Currently reading the book, looking forward to the group!

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Sara Somers's avatar

Do you want to come again. I’m looking to rent my apartment Dec 4-March 1 while I’m in California

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

bonjour Veronica

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Warm regards

Judy

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Sara Somers's avatar

Hello, I live in Paris. I write a blog/substack called Out My Window. Judy invited me to be part of #FrenchStack and I'm very excited and curious to meet my fellow Francophile writers. I'm new to the BookClub and have just ordered the book. I saw Last Tango in Paris 50 some years ago and I don't think I want to see it again but am interested in learning more about Maria Schneider and "meeting" all of you. And who knew about Molly Ringwald. Impressive! A bientôt, Sara

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

bonjour Sara

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Judy

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

Oh Sara, so glad that you’ll be joining us! What fun this will be. Readers chatting about Maria Schneider, Vanessa Schneider and Molly Ringwald - we’ll need coffee and perhaps wine ;)

Judy x

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Beverly Haskell's avatar

Hello,

I have just started the book through Audible and look forward to the Bookchat group discussion. Thanks for keeping me posted...Beverly Haskell

(formerly Rogers)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

bonjour Beverly

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as the zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Warm regards

Judy

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

bonjour Beverly, that's great news! It will be great to have you reading with us.

Warm regards

Judy

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Miche Donjacour's avatar

Thank you so much for organizing this Judy! I'm in Los Angeles, new to the Book Club, and so happy to have this opportunity!

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Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice's avatar

Bonjour Miche

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as the zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Warm regards

Judy

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Cindy's avatar

Hi I'm Cindy, living in Minneapolis, MN USA and I am new to this club. I am just now deciding to read the book and ordering it. Looking forward to this!

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bonjour Cindy

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as the zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

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Judy

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Great Cindy - bienvenue - welcome. I'm looking forward to chatting books with you soon, don't hesitate to pop back in here to tell us how you're progressing with your reading. I'll post on here as soon as I oepn our live chat channel on this book - late in July.

Judy

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Gabriela's avatar

Hello!

My name is Gabriela, I am new to this club and I am joining you from British Columbia, Canada. I just ordered the book by Vanessa Schneider and look forward to reading with you.

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French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as the zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Warm regards

Judy

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Hi Gabriela - bienvenue - welcome. I'm looking forward to chatting books with you soon, don't hesitate to pop back in here to tell us how you're progressing with your reading. I'll post on here as soon as I open our live chat channel on this book - late in July.

Judy

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Claudie Boudreaux's avatar

Bonjour, je m’appelle Claudette Boudreaux. J’ habite aux États -Unis dans Frederick, Maryland. I am new to this Book Club, but look forward to being a member.

Merci.

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Bonjour Claudette

French Book Club IMPORTANT RSVP REQUIREMENTS -

To RSVP please complete the form (link below) as the zoom links for our discussion event will ONLY be sent to those who complete the form. The zoom link will NOT be posted publicly. You can read about when we'll be opening our Live text chat channels and more here: https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/are-you-joining-us-bookchat-french

RSVP FORM: https://forms.gle/aewStkfeRECsx7eL6

Warm regards

Judy

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bonjour Claudette - bienvenue - welcome. I'm looking forward to chatting books with you soon, don't hesitate to pop back in here to tell us how you're progressing with your reading. I'll post on here as soon as I oepn our live chat channel on this book - late in July.

Judy

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