Alphonsine Pelletier

When Alphonsine Pelletier traded Paris for Los Angeles, she learned firsthand that moving abroad is equal parts thrilling and daunting. Her books guide readers through the practical realities of starting over in a new country, pairing well-researched advice with candid stories from her own journey. She writes with the warmth of someone who's been there, and the clarity of someone who figured it out. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.