According to Marie-Laure Combes March 9th AP story ,became an official French citizen last Wednesday, but retains his American citizenship. His book Les Bienveillantes - The Kindly Ones, will be published by Harper Collins in 2008. You can read some of my past entries about Jonathan Little:
Le Figaro’s Man of the Year
Les Bienveillantes
http://www.parislogue.com/travel-tips/les-bienveillantes-jonathan-littell.html
More on the Man of the Year
Apparently, meritorious actions, contributing to the ‘glory of France’ are a justified reason for granting citizenship. According to Combes, Littell had already tried two times to become a French citizen and was turned down because one must live at least six months out of the year in France to be considered for citizenship.
Just think, if everyone waiting in lines for visas starting thinking about how they could contribute to the glory of the country where they were deciding to hang their hat.
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Tracking SantaFrom: parislogue.com
Post Date: 2006-12-25 05:26:14
Forbes.com reports on Air Tran Airways new sophisticated satellite tracking system: Satellite-based Aviation Navigation Tracking Apparatus (S.A.N.T.A.)
It’s good to know that while we sleep, someone is keeping track of Santa’s progress. He may have made it to China according to this report, but something went seriously wrong in Saipan. We have received recent news alerts that a number of his deliveries went astray and some people in Saipan, in particular, Katie, have w...
more A Christmas wishFrom: parislogue.com
Post Date: 2006-12-25 04:54:10
On this Christmas Day, here is a wish for those who have been invested (and are soon to be invested) with the huge responsibility of governing- that they will govern wisely.
It was fear that caused kings (like Herod) to cause a sea of bloodshed. Wise leadership, free from fear, is my wish today for all nations. ...
more Bringing in the New Year with Foie GrasFrom: parislogue.com
Post Date: 2006-12-24 09:13:08
According to Le Figaro newspaper, 3/4 of the foie gras sold in France is sold to celebrate New Years. It is the traditional holiday offering. While the French have cut back on wine drinking apparently eating foie gras is up 16 per cent from last year (at least during the holidays). After all, you have the entire year to put good intentions to practice. All the good news regarding foie gras sales arrives in spite of two setbacks in the American and Chinese markets. The practice of f...
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