A Zany Slice Of Tuscany
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A Zany Slice Of Tuscany
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Author : Ivanka Di Felice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-04-06
A Zany Slice Of Tuscany written by Ivanka Di Felice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-06 with categories.
Taking up where A Zany Slice of Italy leaves off, New York Times best-selling author wannabe Ivanka Di Felice offers us more hilarious adventures in her beloved Tuscany. The tenacity with which Mrs. Di Felice still chases her dream is remarkable. She yearns for the glamorous life of Italy in pictures; meanwhile, she's the poster child for "forty is the new sixty." She dreams of fine restaurants and scintillating conversations, yet finds herself among a cast of Seinfeld-like characters. And while the rest of Italy lives it, the Slow Movement eludes her-ironically, when spending time with relatives in their eighties. The author's mother once said, "Perhaps you are not living your dream but rather the one that mischievous bella Italia had up her sleeve for you-a dream that demands a full range of emotions daily." Knowing how happy Ivanka and her husband are, despite life not always delivering what they wanted, her mother wisely added, "This shows that our dreams are not always the best for us." A Zany Slice of Tuscany not only gives us an insider's look at the many beautiful moments of living abroad, but also transports us into a rarely seen Italia. Funny stories are recounted with wit and affection and don't leave you feeling negative, but instead as if you've finally lived . . . in Italy.
A Zany Slice Of Italy
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Author : Ivanka Di Felice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-06-27
A Zany Slice Of Italy written by Ivanka Di Felice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-27 with categories.
This light, lively book takes place in Italy, with hilarious anecdotes about the author and her husband's trip to visit his family in Abruzzo and finally their escape to Tuscany. Although initially drawn to Italy for its art, architecture, and Vogue, often described in other books, it is evident that still lifes and stilettos do not hold this author's attention as much as living people do. The author's open, sympathetic viewpoint captures the characters' quirky charm and the local color. While the author is not so naïve as to think that all Italians' lives flow as smoothly as their olive oil, she has not met anyone in Italy who is bitterly disappointed with life. So pour yourself a glass of Italian wine, add a dose of accordion music, and spend some time in Ivanka Di Felice's Italy.(br)This book can be read as a stand-alone or feel free to tag along for more laugh out loud adventures in Italy by reading A Zany Slice of Tuscany and Zany Renovations. THIS IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS. - Whistlers Mom TOP 500 REVIEWER
Zany Renovations In Tuscany
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Author : Ivanka Di Felice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-06-08
Zany Renovations In Tuscany written by Ivanka Di Felice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-08 with categories.
When Ivanka and David Di Felice discover the downside of their "too good to be true" Chianti region house, they resume searching for their dream home in Tuscany. Join them on a harrowing journey as professional house hunters, while you peek into Tuscan villas, apartments, and haylofts. At long last, they find an idyllic spot, surrounded by rolling hills graced with vineyards and olive groves, distant stone villas, and clusters of cypress trees. But the home has been vacant for years. Follow their adventures as they embark on renovations, endeavouring to bring the abandoned house and garden back to life. If you've ever imagined packing it in and moving to Italy, the book also provides practical advice on how to do so. As always, a cast of quirky characters enters their lives, and the author's candid, sympathetic viewpoint captures their charm and the local color. Can Ivanka and David finally relax and sit back with a bottle of Chianti wine to watch the sun set over the Tuscan hills? Escape to Italy in this witty, heartfelt travel memoir, Zany Renovations, to find out. This book can be read as a stand-alone or feel free to tag along for more laugh out loud adventures in Italy by reading Ivanka's A Zany Slice of Italy and A Zany Slice of Tuscany.
Paying It Forward In Tuscany
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Author : Ivanka Di Felice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02-22
Paying It Forward In Tuscany written by Ivanka Di Felice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-22 with categories.
To all outward appearances, Ivanka's life as a middle-aged ex-pat in Tuscany seems delightful. (Middle-aged is a rather comforting, if delusive term, since few live to 102.) She lives with her charming husband in a gorgeous villa in the rolling hills outside of Florence. The views are stunning, the neighbors are delightfully quirky, and perfect pizza is a short drive away. Yet despite the beauty surrounding her, and notwithstanding the passing of time, Ivanka still struggles with grief over her father's death. A decade of living in Italy has taught her that above everything else, it's family that matters. Italy's life lessons make her yearn to turn the clock back and be there for the last few years of her father's life. She knows that's not possible, so she does the next best thing. She decides to "pay it forward" and learns that although we cannot change the past, we can change the future.Enter Giuseppe, a crotchety widower who has given up on life. Giuseppe has a heart full of regrets and a mouth full of suggestions for making the world a better place, according to the way he sees things. Joining them is Marvelous, an African migrant whom David and Ivanka have adopted in their hearts and who is struggling to cling to his hope for a better life ahead.What do an aging ex-pat, an elderly Italian, and a youthful African migrant have in common? Both more and less than you'd think. In a world so bitterly divided, this unlikely entourage and their adventures together prove that friendship can surpass race, color, and age, when the people involved want it to--and sometimes even when they don't.
Living In Tuscany
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Author : Barbara Stoeltie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Living In Tuscany written by Barbara Stoeltie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Under The Tuscan Sun
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Author : Frances Mayes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Under The Tuscan Sun written by Frances Mayes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Cooking categories.
Now in paperback, the #1 "San Francisco Chronicle" bestseller that is an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany, in the spirit of Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence." Frances Mayes entered a wondrous new world when she began restoring an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. There were unexpected treasures at every turn: faded frescos beneath the whitewash in her dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles in the garden, and, in the nearby hill towns, vibrant markets and delightful people. In "Under the Tuscan Sun," she brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life and to feast at her table.
The Secrets Of Tuscany
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Author : Tamsin Pickeral
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Secrets Of Tuscany written by Tamsin Pickeral and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Tuscany (Italy) categories.
Tuscany
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Author : Rosemary Bailey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Tuscany written by Rosemary Bailey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Tuscany (Italy) categories.
A Zany Slice Of Italy
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Author : Ivanka Di Felice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04
A Zany Slice Of Italy written by Ivanka Di Felice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04 with Tuscany (Italy) categories.
This light, lively book takes place in Italy, with hilarious anecdotes about the author and her husband's trip to visit his family in Abruzzo and finally their escape to Tuscany. Her own expectations were shattered when she embarked on la dolce vita. She envisioned drinking unforgettable Brunello by candlelight and discussing art and history with elegant dinner guests. Instead, dinner discussions revolved around how to avoid a "bad wind," whether the Mafia runs IKEA, and bizarre theories on why the Chinese in Italy never have funerals. Now she drinks Zio's own "unforgettable," almost undrinkable, wine, as he pays long-winded tributes to the vile liquid as if it were an elixir of the gods. Celebrate with our author-for mere mortals, or their livers, could not have lived to tell the tale. Although the author was initially drawn to Italy for its art, architecture, and Vogue, often described in other books, it is evident that still lifes and stilettos do not hold this author's attention as much as living people do. The author's open, sympathetic viewpoint captures the characters' quirky charm and the local color. Although you certainly wouldn't call this a philosophical book, how the author observes and deals with individuals and situations in her life shows that she follows her own philosophy, one that is worth looking into. If we could regard the most sinister carabinieri and the most self-important consulate employee with sympathetic amusement and not anger, that would be an accomplishment worth imitating. The author can laugh at her own expense, a rare quality. Her attitude and wit can turn even adversity into an almost tolerable and redeeming experience. Although the author is not so naive as to think that all Italians' lives flow as smoothly as their olive oil, she has not met anyone in Italy who is bitterly disappointed with life. So pour yourself a glass of bad Italian wine, add a dose of accordion music, and spend some time in Ivanka Di Felice's Italy."
The Island In Winter
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Author : Terence Young
language : en
Publisher: Esplanade Books
Release Date : 1999
The Island In Winter written by Terence Young and has been published by Esplanade Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Poetry categories.
The Island in Winter is Terence Young's fresh and broad take on the universe. With a wry sense of humour he chronicles his childhood, family, marriage and dreams. He explores the natural and symbolic landscape with a depth of vision that is surprising in a first book.