Not in a Tuscan villa : during a year in Italy, a new Jersey couple discovers the true dolce vita when they trade rose-colored glasses for 3 Ds
Summary
Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city for a year. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and health care, discovering art, fr... Full description
Summary: |
Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city for a year. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and health care, discovering art, friends, food and customs, the Petralias learn more than they anticipate -- about Italy, themselves, what it means to be American, and what's important in life. |
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Physical Description: |
283 p. ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780615762531 (pbk.) 0615762530 (pbk.) |