Dispatches from Saint-Tropez

5 out of 5 stars

Stop to enjoy Life, November 16, 2011

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D. W. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dispatches from Saint-Tropez: Reminiscences of La Vie en Rosé (Paperback)

A nice reminder for me of that qoute from the movie, Ferris Buller's Day Off, "Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it". Dispatches from Saint - Tropez: Reminiscences of La Vie en Rose is an insperational book for all of us that feel trap in the doldrums of our day to day lives. Mr. Khan takes you on a wild ride as he escaped from his life in the financial world to living in Saint Tropez. He describes his "no holds barred" experiences as if he were a tour guide amongst the rich and famous that inhabit Saint Tropez. An excellant book for those that want to escape from their daily reality for a few hours. Can not wait to read his next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars

A passport from narrow-minded reality, October 30, 2011

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One of the most refreshing books I've read in a long time!

There's a line in there that says, "Saint Tropez is a passport FROM reality", and that is what the whole story is about. And even if you never go to Saint Tropez, you'll learn a lot about living... about living by jumping into the unknown.

Some quotes from the book:

"We must, Dear Reader, splash our personal canvasses with bold strokes and daring colors and give no thought to what the finished work may look like. It will somehow self-organize into a more worthy piece than can be constructed by the deliberate planning so common with the way life is lived today by most of our fellow humans. In that we must trust."

"After the vodka had been drained I ordered our umbrellas to be removed and got up on the table and danced wildly in the rain. The rest of my table joined me. Pretty soon, umbrellas were folding across the club and I motioned to DJ Kris to give it everything he had. We dance like savages in a proper rainstorm. (...) The manager of the VIP room at Gotha came over to me and handed me his card saying, 'Man, you're the best guy here. Come see us anytime and I'll comp you and your group. Just bring this same energy.' (...) The good times just kept rolling. The German film crew came over and asked for an interview, and the stars of the show invited us onto their yacht for an after-party."

One thing you'll take away from this book is:

There is nothing that people are craving more than a person who is authentic and genuine and who, by taking the lead and inspiring them, gives them permission to come out of their own shells.

In a way, this book is Eckhart Tolle on the next level. And even better yet, it also comes with a lot of insider tips on good restaurants and bars and clubs around Saint Tropez as well as an appendix of Saint Tropez style cooking recipes such as "Salt-Crusted Loup de Mer" (hint: it's a lot easier than it sounds).

5.0 out of 5 stars

A real find!, November 6, 2011

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I chanced upon a link to this book when researching on Saint-Tropez recently. Much like the patron saint of Saint-Tropez who had been cast away on a boat to perish before he touched any shores, the writer was set adrift by what he had once embraced for a career - the world of banking and high-octane finance. This writer has a story to tell! Even more fascinating is its delivery. His account of the big economic fallout that has since gripped the world, and how he came to be one of its first victims is a poignant, yet hilarious account unto itself. Any sight of his future obliterated by the never-ending and escalating devastation, he, upon the advice of a yogi, chooses to rely on his intuition to lead him through the fog. This is where his life sweetly careens off the beaten path to a world that once belonged only in glossy magazines. He shares his experiences here with scintillating humor, titillating accounts, and a deft usage of the language to draw you into the scene, pour you a glass of rosé, and keep you engrossed in his exploits without a dull moment. What caught my attention was his ability to draw upon his brilliant mind to engage the interest of the intellectually sophisticated, and then just as well abandon it to turn as vapid as the company called for. This is also a book to devour for an insider-account of this haunt of the rich and famous, with a lot of useful information on Saint-Tropez's restaurants, clubs, brunch "rituals" and recipes - all sprinkled throughout the book. Quick read, and hilarious.