Elephants in Paris is Scott Corey’s entertaining and insightful account of his life in Paris, France after two years in the bushlands of West Africa. It begins with a French boy in a fringed cowboy jacket, and continues with amusing anecdotes about the eccentric expats, Parisians, and refugees he meets. Each have their own stories that show the comical, outrageous, perilous, and occasionally tragic side of life.

In these pages, readers will see the pearl-colored skies of Paris, the crowded boulevards, sidewalk cafes, old stone bridges, and apartment buildings damp from the rain. They will feel the soft gravel of the Luxembourg Gardens underfoot, sense the wind against their faces as they cross the Pont Neuf, or see friends gathered at a quaint café. They will share excellent dinners, such as hot scallop salad, lobster in spinach and mushroom sauce, fresh bread dipped in olive oil and pepper, and red wine.

They may even bump head-first into an elephant, because all things are possible in this French city of Light.


About the Author - Scott Corey is the author of Whistling for Hippos, an award-winning memoir of his life in West Africa. His interest in international events and love of travel inspired him to live in Africa, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Sicily.
He has worked as a teacher, reporter, editor, public relations specialist, and feature writer for the Kansas City Star. He spent two years living in and exploring the crowded boulevards, sidewalk cafes, gardens, and museums of Paris; in addition to visiting Hemingway's favorite hangouts. While there, he refined his French and developed a love of French cuisine.
Minus the onions.
He has three adult children. Presently, he divides his time between living in St. Augustine, Florida, and Europe.

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