The Road Less Graveled Single eBook Wendy Laird
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The Road Less Graveled is the account of a family that escapes a collapsing economy and the overscheduled American lifestyle, at least temporarily, by following their dreams to Italy.
Part Tuscan idyll and part cautionary tale, Wendy Laird’s latest Single tells the flip-side story of expat existence, what it takes to make it happen, and how a life on a well-mapped trajectory can veer off course in the process. Laird’s beautiful prose and acerbic wit keep the book, if not her own agenda, on the right track.
The Road Less Graveled Single eBook Wendy Laird
I read this in just one sitting. It's a brief, but humorous account of a family's sojourn living abroad. Having lived in Italy, albeit not quite a year, I laughed out loud at some of the author's anecdotes. They were so accurate and it made me miss Italy. Now I am sad, but the sadness just inspires me to travel again. It's true that you drink coffee standing up and the lunch times are very long. I am myself Italian and feel an affinity for the country and its culture, although I can say for sure that I discovered just how really American I am while I stayed in and around Napoli. I would have to live among the Italians a long time to she'd some of my American penchants! This is a wonderful book for anyone who plans on living abroad, whether temporarily or as a retiree. I learned a lot! This was a really fun book!Product details
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The Road Less Graveled Single eBook Wendy Laird Reviews
Light-hearted and fun, witty and well-written. As an expat living abroad in many different countries since 1986, I can identify with many of the experiences. Some readers have given the book one star because it was written by a privileged white woman. Seriously.
Ms. laird does a good job of giving the reader glimpses of several things at one time - dealing with change, what it is like to be an expat in a small Italian community, understanding yourself. I think the story would have been enhanced if other members of the family had been more iNcluded in the story. Perhaps they did not want to be?
Probably will be appreciated more by folks who haved traveled Europe, specifically Italy or who are married into an Italian family. I loved the author's style and hope to catch another book by her. It was oo short a read. I couldn't agree more with her impressions of the Italian lifestyle.
Actually, I quite liked the book - it was the author's snide attitude that bothered me. She was condescending and patronizing of her readers. Very unpleasant. But hearing about their triumphs and travails was quite interesting. Recommend to anyone considering a year abroad.
If you liked A Year in Provence or Lunch in Paris, you'll thoroughly enjoy Laird's tale of a Seattle family that trades the American rat-race for a year in Italy. This often witty tale weaves Italian history, politics and food into an inspiring narrative of what happens when a family decides to take a risk. Be prepared to re-think your priorities after reading this book. My only criticism is that I wish the book was longer and dug a little deeper into what the experience was like for Laird's children.
I really enjoyed this book. The author has a very witty turn of phrase and a decently self-deprecating manner to not make the family too over-the-top. Easy, quick read and I hope she'll find a reason to write another book for us to enjoy.
I picked up a copy of The Road Less Graveled because I had just returned from a trip to Sicily and was not quite ready to let go of the experience. I totally related to the laundry issues the multiple plates served at two hour lunches. The book would have been a good reference before my trip but since I feel in love with that lifestyle, I will return and be that much more prepared. Also, the Italian phrases used at the end of each chapter will be very useful).
Ciao, Linda
I read this in just one sitting. It's a brief, but humorous account of a family's sojourn living abroad. Having lived in Italy, albeit not quite a year, I laughed out loud at some of the author's anecdotes. They were so accurate and it made me miss Italy. Now I am sad, but the sadness just inspires me to travel again. It's true that you drink coffee standing up and the lunch times are very long. I am myself Italian and feel an affinity for the country and its culture, although I can say for sure that I discovered just how really American I am while I stayed in and around Napoli. I would have to live among the Italians a long time to she'd some of my American penchants! This is a wonderful book for anyone who plans on living abroad, whether temporarily or as a retiree. I learned a lot! This was a really fun book!
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