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The Housekeeper
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"The Housekeeper" is a French drama/romance set in Paris and the coast of Brittany. The premise is that a middle-aged man whose wife ran off with an unknown lover five months earlier, has finally decided he is tired of living in an unkempt house and wearing creased shirts, and hires a housekeeper. Fortune decrees that the girl is pretty, sweet, apparently undemanding, sexy and half his age. Nervous and attracted to her, he is unsure of himself, while she radiates confidence.

She ends a relationship with a boyfriend and moves in with her employer, ultimately seducing him. The two seem quite content until his wife returns and begs him to take her back. Not able to handle his ex, he flees on vacation to the gorgeous beaches of Brittany and takes the housekeeper with him. The relationship changes, she changes, and the movie ends on an uncertain note (though some will like it). Unlike most American movies where things are crystal clear and you know what happens to everyone, the French often end their movies with a question mark: you can draw your own conclusion for the outcome. So, the story can have virtually any ending you want. The purpose of the movie itself is to tell the story of the human condition, in this case their relationship and the realities of life.

The movie is well-done, the acting very good and the scenery is to die for. Recommended.

The Housekeeper
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I had never heard of Marvin Sease before until a friend of mine in the Navy had me listen to "The Housekeeper" at the time cassette tape. All his songs on this cd are great, but I particularly like "The Housekeeper" and "I Ate the Whole Thing". Upbeat songs with explicit lyrics, but I couldn't imagine them any other way!

The Housekeeper and the Professor: A Novel
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This is an elegant, calm read that will most likely never appear on any bestseller lists. There is no emotional roller coaster or highs and lows, only excellent prosaic writing and a simple elegant story with real characters. It's about living in the moment and the meaning of family and true friendship. It does deal with some complex issues, but the tone is quiet and subdued never hurried. I think the concept of a person's memory only lasting eighty minutes is unique and beautifully portrays the meaning of unconditional love. The professor's limited means of communication is through numbers so the book has some mathematical descriptions. Don't let this deter you from reading the book if you hate math; it's a common ground for bonding, not about learning or comprehending math. I recommend this book to those who love character driven books replete with compassion that leave you pondering life and your own good fortune.