Title: We’ll Always Have Paris: A Mother/Daughter Memoir
Author: Jennifer Coburn
First published January 1, 2014
377 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781402288630 (ISBN10: 1402288638)
Rating: 3.69
Overview
Jennifer Coburn has always lived in fear of dying young. So, every summer she embarks on a journey through Europe with her daughter Katie, hoping to fill her life with unforgettable memories.
Even though her husband can’t join them and despite her fears, she spends weeks travelling with Katie, capturing as many moments as possible. In We’ll Always Have Paris: A Mother/Daughter Memoir, Jennifer shares the heartwarming story of how these adventures helped her overcome her fear of death and truly live in the moment.
Join Jennifer and Katie on their journey through Europe, filled with adventure, love, and the realization that life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
About the Author
Meet Jennifer Coburn, an accomplished author with an impressive portfolio of literary works. Among her works is CRADLES OF THE REICH, a historical novel that tells the story of three German women with different backgrounds who cross paths at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home.
Jennifer’s writing prowess extends beyond historical fiction. She has also authored a travel memoir, six contemporary novels, and contributed to a total of five literary anthologies.
Her articles have been featured in renowned publications such as U-T San Diego, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Mothering magazine, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, and many more.
When she’s not busy creating literary masterpieces, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family. She resides in San Diego with her husband William and their daughter Katie.
Editoral Review
We’ll Always Have Paris: A Mother/Daughter Memoir by Jennifer Coburn is a poignant and heartwarming story about the bond between a mother and daughter. Coburn is an accomplished author, having written several novels in the chick-lit genre, but in We’ll Always Have Paris, she takes a more personal approach to writing.
The book chronicles the journey of Jennifer and her mother, who embark on a 10-day European adventure to retrace the steps of their previous family trip to Paris years ago. The memoir is set in the present-day and Paris provides the perfect backdrop for the reminiscing and mother-daughter bonding that ensues.
As they explore the city, they recount stories from their past trip and delve into the trials and tribulations that have shaped their relationship over the years.
Coburn’s writing style is witty, engaging, and full of honest emotion.
She has a sharp eye for detail and paints vivid pictures of the places they visit, capturing the essence of Paris through her prose. The memoir is peppered with charming anecdotes about the mother-daughter duo, leaving readers feeling like they too have experienced the thrill of exploring the City of Lights.
The themes explored in We’ll Always Have Paris are those that resonate with readers universally – the love and complexities of family relationships, the trials of growing up, and the pain of loss. At its core, the memoir is a celebration of the enduring bond between a mother and her daughter, and how it endures, even in the face of adversity.
However, the book is not without its flaws. Some readers may find the pacing to be slow, and the constant shift between past and present may be confusing to follow at times.
Additionally, the book may be limited in its appeal to only those who are interested in mother-daughter relationships or Parisian travel. Overall, We’ll Always Have Paris is a beautiful memoir, deftly written with a deep sense of compassion for its characters.
Coburn’s honesty and vulnerability in sharing her personal story are admirable, and readers would do well to heed her message about the importance of cherishing the ones we love.
For readers who enjoy a heartwarming tale of mother-daughter relationships or those looking for a travel-inspired memoir, We’ll Always Have Paris is definitely worth the read.
It receives a rating of four out of five stars.
