The Guide: A Memoir of My Adventures in France

Kathleen A. Turitto is in her late sixties when she tries something new: taking French classes at Palomar College in San Marcos, California. Under the guidance of Professor Ray Adams, she learns to read and even understand conversational French. She is feeling confident when she sees a notice on a classroom bulletin board that reads: Enroll at the Sorbonne. One month$999 including meals, lodgings, excursions, and air fare from Los Angeles.

As someone who is always looking for a bargain, sh...