Like the bringing up bebe book, I found this fascinating and enlightening. It just provides common sense like: take pleasure in things instead of trying to save time, make incremental changes that add up, drink more water, eat fresh food that is in season, and have a little of everything instead of a lot of one thing. Most of the advice is good for everyone, but like the bebe book, there are some things here that can't be implemented very easy in America (or that can only be implemented by wealthier people and/or people who live in a big city): buy only groceries you need for the next day or two at a time, shop at outdoor markets, drink wine and champagne at every lunch and dinner, walk everywhere. I hope to implement more of these things, but I recognize not everyone can. I also enjoyed her reminders on living in a French way: laugh more, love more, have good posture, sleep more, breathe deeper and take pleasure in everything.