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Living the Italian Dream: Book 1: Discovering Molise
Join our intrepid couple in Book 1 of
Living the Italian Dream
as they 'Discover Molise'.
Meet Karren and Charlie as they move across Europe to the hill top town of San Martino in Pensilis with their home literally at their backs, in their fifth wheel caravan.
This was both during the Pandemic and, as the final days to the Brexit changes were looming.
How it unfolded is still a partial mystery even to them...this book tells it as it happened. How does a holiday visit to Karren's brother result in a complete life change within a year?.
This is the tale of how they fell in love with Italy. In particular with an Olive Grove in the little known and unspoilt region of Molise... a region that even Italians say does not exist...'Molise non esiste'. A tale too, of how an idea they had had over 30 years ago finally, sort of, came to fruition.
There are tears and laughter, joy, and tribulations as they wend their way to Living the Italian Dream
REVIEWS
Robert Norfolk
A holiday that ends with the beginning of a new life, in Italy. This book could change your life as you know it!
A personal and humorous view of the exploits of Karren and Charlie. The first of a three book adventure.
I really enjoyed getting into Karren's mindset in this book and I could feel and envisage what she is saying and feeling.
She is witty, but also serious at times. This book is thoughtful and insightful, the beginning of an exciting and enlightening adventure into a new life. I could taste and smell it, and feel the people in my mind.
I cannot wait for the second book and to continue following Karren and Charlies story.
Alissa Frame
"A memoir both humorous and tender. You will journey through personal adventure and Italian culture from the unique lens of a British couple full of character"
Lindsay Hartley Russell
"A warm and brilliantly written book, filled with honesty, humour and rich emotion...a book that quickly drew me in to wanting to read more. Immersing me completely into Karren and Charlie's journey that has brought them to live in Italy"
Meet Karren and Charlie as they move across Europe to the hill top town of San Martino in Pensilis with their home literally at their backs, in their fifth wheel caravan.
This was both during the Pandemic and, as the final days to the Brexit changes were looming.
How it unfolded is still a partial mystery even to them...this book tells it as it happened. How does a holiday visit to Karren's brother result in a complete life change within a year?.
This is the tale of how they fell in love with Italy. In particular with an Olive Grove in the little known and unspoilt region of Molise... a region that even Italians say does not exist...'Molise non esiste'. A tale too, of how an idea they had had over 30 years ago finally, sort of, came to fruition.
There are tears and laughter, joy, and tribulations as they wend their way to Living the Italian Dream
REVIEWS
Robert Norfolk
A holiday that ends with the beginning of a new life, in Italy. This book could change your life as you know it!
A personal and humorous view of the exploits of Karren and Charlie. The first of a three book adventure.
I really enjoyed getting into Karren's mindset in this book and I could feel and envisage what she is saying and feeling.
She is witty, but also serious at times. This book is thoughtful and insightful, the beginning of an exciting and enlightening adventure into a new life. I could taste and smell it, and feel the people in my mind.
I cannot wait for the second book and to continue following Karren and Charlies story.
Alissa Frame
"A memoir both humorous and tender. You will journey through personal adventure and Italian culture from the unique lens of a British couple full of character"
Lindsay Hartley Russell
"A warm and brilliantly written book, filled with honesty, humour and rich emotion...a book that quickly drew me in to wanting to read more. Immersing me completely into Karren and Charlie's journey that has brought them to live in Italy"
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2024
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July 13, 2025
Absolutely hooked on this book!
Full of adventure and a true must read for anyone having a dream to move abroad!
This book gives you an insight into the ups and downs and how to overcome them
Karren and Charlie are an inspiration to us all!
Karren writes honestly and you feel like you are there experiencing what they are doing.
Superb!
Bring on Book 2
Full of adventure and a true must read for anyone having a dream to move abroad!
This book gives you an insight into the ups and downs and how to overcome them
Karren and Charlie are an inspiration to us all!
Karren writes honestly and you feel like you are there experiencing what they are doing.
Superb!
Bring on Book 2
March 2, 2025
Extremely poor grammar and punctuation. Random capital letters etc. It has obviously not been proof read or looked at by a professional editor. You would think a child had written it. I couldn't read beyond the first chapter, it was that bad.
September 16, 2025
Loved this book. Very funny and candid. Sunshine on the page - especially if reading on a dull, drab day. A very brave undertaking - the story is full of moments of tenderness and yet true grit to have undertaken this adventure. You will enjoy it.
May 12, 2025
A recollection of moving to Italy in 2020, coping with the Covid pandemic and starting a new life. Thoroughly enjoyed their journey so far.
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