Experience British comedian Ian Moore’s hilarious journey from UK showbiz to chaotic rural France in this laugh-out-loud memoir about living the expat dream—goats, plumbing disasters, and all.
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British comedian Ian Moore trades the chaos of UK stand-up for what he imagines will be idyllic life in rural France. Instead, he discovers a world of stubborn goats, mysterious plumbing, impossible bureaucracy, and surprising joy.
What Makes This Memoir Special
Hilariously Honest: Moore brings his comedian’s eye to everyday expat disasters—culture clashes, renovation nightmares, and agricultural misadventures that will have you laughing out loud.
Family at the Heart: Sweet, genuine stories about parenting and partnership in a foreign land add warmth to the comedy.
Loire Valley Life: From crepes to compost, wine to wildlife, experience authentic French countryside living through British eyes.
Part Travel Guide, Part Stand-Up Routine: This 288-page memoir reads like a conversation with your funniest friend about their wildest life decision.
Perfect For Fans Of
Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence
Bill Bryson’s travel humor
Stephen Clarke’s French adventures
Book Details
Author: Ian Moore
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Year: 2022
Pages: 288 (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781780725260
Genre: Memoir, Travel, Humor
“Living the dream is all well and good.. Until your roof falls in.”
