Jean Matocq's First Book "My Journey from the Pyrenees to California" Is A Biography And Fascinating Glimpse Into The Life Of A Traveler, Restaurateur And French Native
New book "My Journey from the Pyrenees to California" from Page Publishing author Jean Matocq is a prolific work of non-fiction that explores the ideas of personal identity and finding one's passion.
New York, NY, June 2, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Jean Matocq, a restauranteur, traveler and writer, has completed his first book “My Journey from the Pyrenees to California”: a passionately crafted work that portrays the beauty of life and dreams.
“My experiences as a restaurateur, a hotelier, and a global traveler have given me a unique perspective on his adopted country, its ideals and its history,” said author Jean Matocq.
Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Jean Matocq’s poignant tale is a heartfelt biography in which the main character travels the world and explores his life dreams.
Jean Matocq left his home in the Pyrenees for Paris at age sixteen. While studying the hotel business at the Paris hotel School, he worked as a busboy, assistant waiter, chef de rang, and sommelier. Jean came to the United States and made his way to San Francisco in 1958. He joined the staff at the legendary San Francisco restaurant Trader Vic’s, where for twelve years he worked as a captain and maître d’. Striking out on his own, Jean Matocq owned restaurants and motels in Washington State, at Lake Tahoe and at Clearlake. Along the way he earned an AA degree, worked as a real estate broker, a notary, and a business broker.
Those voyages have taken Jean and his wife Jeannine around the world, including stops in Europe, South Africa, Argentina, and New Zealand.
Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase “My Journey from the Pyrenees to California” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
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