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Italian Lessons Paperback – January 1, 2008

by Joan L. Arndt (Author)
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Standing above the dramatic arches underpinning the Basilica of Assisi and carried away by the beauty of the moment, Joan and Roger were determined to move to Italy. It took time, effort, grit, money, heavy doses of humor and even stronger servings of Italian "pazienza" but in the end, move they did. Launching a new career hosting vacationers, they persevered, renovating "Le Vigne," an old farmhouse. This is their story of good fortune, at times matched in equal measure with frustration. They made their dream come true. Here are their Italian lessons.
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    299 pages
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    RFA, Incl
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    January 1, 2008
  5. ISBN-10
    0615235247
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0615235240
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RFA, Incl; 1st edition (January 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0615235247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615235240
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Putnam
5.0 out of 5 stars What an enjoyable book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017
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Very enjoyable read. If you've thought about, planned to or just dreamed of moving to Italy, the Arndt's story is to vivid you'll feel like you're along for the ride. I so admire the courage, vision and commitment they brought to making their home a place of great beauty. I'd love to hear an update on where they are now.
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S. Motley
4.0 out of 5 stars The Reality of an Italian Dream told with Wit and Wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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Enjoyable for the armchair traveler, anyone who has been to Italy, or wants to go! I enjoyed this true account of a retired couple and their desire to buy and restore an historic property in Italy and rent it out for self catering holidays. I think all of us who love to travel have fantasized about that at some point. If you love House Hunters International, this book is for you! The author goes into detail with the ups and downs of expat life - the realities of another country's bureaucracy, language challenges and ultimately the rewards of "living the dream."
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Lilli
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016
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Fun to read of the differencies in American/Italian lifestyles and to realize that their way is better.
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Irene Campione
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excellent book
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James Huber
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfetto!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2009
For anyone who dreams of living in Italy, I highly recommend  Italian Lessons . Having read Michael Tucker's  Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love in Italy , I have doubted whether a non-Hollywooder without an entourage of staff could ever dream of such an adventure. I found Joan Arndt's descriptions of the challenges of leaving the US behind, finding and establishing a home in Umbria, and starting a new life as an ex-pat in Italy extremely realistic and achievable. The entertaining read is filled with sage advice for navigating the journey from life in the US to the discovery of an Umbrian home and a new perspective on living. For those who dream of running away from home and making a new life in Italy, "Italian Lessons" is definitely the book for you.
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Dana Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Italian Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2009
Joan Arndt's delightful first novel, Italian Lessons, recounts her and Roger's relocation adventure and ensuing life as ex-patriots in Umbria, Italy. Their journey from Atlanta, Georgia to Assisi and points around culminates in finding Le Vigne, their home and rental property near Perugia. Reading Joan's book made me want to experience life at Le Vigne, and after enjoying Roger and Joan's gracious hospitality in their beautiful setting amid their olive groves and gardens, well, that made me want to re-read the book and experience again their Umbrian adventure. I anxiously await further tales from Joan and have already booked my second stay at Le Vigne. (By the way, I have read many other stories of ex-pats in Italy, France, and Spain, and highly recommend Joan's book for any armchair traveler, but beware, you will likely want to jet over and experience Le Vigne yourself.)
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Deanne E. Vanke
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic insider's view
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2009
What an enjoyable read! Joan Arndt takes the reader on an experience of a lifetime, sharing what it was like for her and husband Roger to completely uproot from the U.S. and set up life and business in Italy. The reader experiences every adventure (and misadventure!) along the way, gaining an unbelievable insider's view of life as an Italian vs any images one might have as a tourist visiting Italy. All told through Ms. Arndt's humor-filled style, it's like the reader is sitting having coffee with her at Starbuck's and she's recounting tale after tale. Very approachable, fun read... I highly recommend it.
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