Kate H. (authorkate) reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 14 more book reviews
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Think "Under the Tuscan Sun" written by a comedic writer, and you've got "The Reluctant Tuscan." This book is so funny, and will have you smiling throughout the read. Bought this book on a whim and was delighted by the read! Definitely recommend this book to others!
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This book is hilarious! My book club read it, and we all gave it thumbs up.
Deborah F. reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 2 more book reviews
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Anyone who has ever entertained the idea of packing up and moving to Tuscany, or even just visiting the region will enjoy this light-hearted memoir of a former(?)Hollywood screenwriter. I love the area, so it struck a chord with me. If you have read and enjoyed Under the Tuscan Sun or A Year in Provence, you will definitely enjoy this wonderful tale, also. You won't be able to put it down!
Bonnie P. (bonbon) reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 104 more book reviews
We read this book for our couples' book club. It was excellent...funny, real and with a good look at how another culture differs from ours. I loved it!
Teresa K. reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 12 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book! He gives a new twist of humor to the "I love Tuscany" genre of books that Americans are now fond of writing.
Annette S. (annette-s) reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 49 more book reviews
Phil Doran is a burned-out Hollywood writer for TV sitcoms who reluctantly agrees to move to Italy after his wife bought a 300-year-old farmhouse in a small town in Tuscany. Anyone who has ever done any renovations or repairs in their home knows what a headache it can be. But throw in a different language and top it off with frustrating bureaucratic green, white, and red tape, and you have the makings of an amusing disaster. Told with the witty style you would expect from a comedy writer, their venture into this little village will bring a smile on your face. From the unexpected coldness of the neighbor, to the experience of driving in Italy, to the community efforts of harvesting olives, this book will transport you to the Italian countrysideif, reluctantly, only for a little while. I truly enjoyed this fun and easy read. Read other reviews at http://readinginthegarden.blogspot.com
Corinna C. reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 3 more book reviews
Fun and entertaining book
Lisa M. (gabefan) reviewed The Reluctant Tuscan : How I Discovered My Inner Italian on + 19 more book reviews
After twenty-five years in Hollywood writing and producing t.v shows, Phil Doran was feeling burned out and pushed out by the younger generation. His wife, Nancy, a marble sculptor, was tired of losing her husband to Hollywood, and dragged Phil - against his will and better judgment - to a tiny village in Italy where she had bought a decrepit, 300 year old farmhouse for them to restore. What follows is a hilarious tale of how a neurotic workaholic is gradually seduced by Italy's natural charm and inexhaustable beauty.
