Bookreview: Bombs and Bougainvillea

 An expat in Jerusalem

An interesting memoir

Summary

If Linda and her family had foreseen the challenges of relocating to Israel and Palestine,
they might have hesitated… They have no idea of the horrors in store. No idea that
murders will take place on their doorstep. No idea they’ll be so close to a fatal bombing,
or that they’ll adopt a dangerous dog. As they enjoy delicious local food and immerse
themselves in different cultures, will the unspoilt countryside and friendships help
them overcome the difficulties, or will they flee from an area which at times seems to
have one wall, but two prisons?

My Review

For me it really was an interesting memoir, beautifully written and it took my 
attention from the beginning till the end. I also enjoyed the sense of humour of
the author and I absolutely loved the stories from her daily life.

So, if you want to read a fantastic and very interesting memoir, don't doubt and
chose Bombs and Bougainvillea: An expat in Jerusalem.

Without hesitation, I give this book a 5* rating! 

The author

Linda Decker is a wonderful author who likes traveling. Bombs and Bougainvillea
was her first memoir published in 2020. 

More about Linda Decker @ https://linda-decker.com/about-me

We Love Memoirs

I received a free copy from the We Love Memoirs group, which is really the most
friendliest group on Facebook! They're also on Twitter and Instagram. It's worth to
follow them!! 

Bookreview : Our Italian Journey

A truly wonderful journey

Summary

Imagine living in Italy for one full year. This was always the dream and 
promise made to each other.

Ilene and Gary Modica sold almost everything they owned to spend a year
in the land of Gary’s Italian grandparents, to walk where they walked,
eat what they ate, and live in the shadow of history.

Few places evoke the stirring passions and romance of Italy, where the
simple act of sharing a glass of wine, a perfect pizza, and good conversation
is an art form. Be prepared to immerse yourself in this beautiful country
and live vicariously through the couple's authentic encounters.

You’ll also discover:
How their dream and desire for a genuine experience with a true Italian
family came unexpectedly true
How, through this journey, they eat and drink their year through Italy
visiting eight regions and forty-six cities, including Sicilia and their
new Italian birthplace.

Our Italian Journey is a travel memoir of an adventure that has forever
changed the lives of this Arizona couple. Through experiences and humor,
they invite you along their spellbinding journey, exploring quaint villages
steeped in tradition and local culture. Come take a glimpse of Italy through
the eyes of these new Italian citizens and experience firsthand the Italian
zest for living “La Dolce Vita,” in this compelling read.

My review

What a truly wonderful journey! The authors took us - readers - to Italy.
It was very nice reading and following their adventures and I hope another
book will follow soon! 

I certainly will recommend this book to people who like to read wonderful 
travel memoirs.

Without no doubt, I give Italian Journey a 5 star rating!

The authors

To read more about the authors Ilene and Gary Modica, check their website:

https://ouritalianjourney.com/

We Love Memoirs

I received a free copy (I'm sorry it took so long for this review) via the
loveliest group on Facebook: We Love Memoirs! 

Bookreview Sleeping Around in America

Revisiting the Roadside Motel

What an excellent travel memoir with amazing pictures! 

Summary

Explore 50 of America's remaining iconic roadside motels.

Admire the magical allure of their neon signs, unique architecture and their
beautiful design that beckon you off the highway through a collection of
astonishing photographs. Meet the moteliers creating the experience for a 
new generation to enjoy. 

A book to satisfy armchair travelers, American pop-culture enthusiasts and
nostalgia seeking adventure romantic explorers .... 

Release date

Sleeping Around in America - Revisiting the Roadside Motel was released in
March 2020.

My Review

Reading this book, brought a real smile on my face because it was just as I was
sitting on a motorbike on a tour through the United States of America, traveling
from motel to motel.

I really liked the fab book cover and all the pictures, just as the clear chapters
and the consequent lay-out. 

It was very interesting to read the history of the motels in the USA and of the
different motels too. Each chapter was a good review and a fantastic description
of the motels! Keep up the travel and your excellent writing work!

Without any doubt I want to give this book a 5* rating!

I would recommend Sleeping Around in America to anyone who loves excellent
travel memoirs with amazing pictures. 

The Author

Andrew Beattie was raised in Ottawa and has lived in the United States and
Chili. For 25 years he worked in senior executive positions in the hospitality
inustry before beginning a second career in journalism. 

Throughout his career he has been fascinated with meeting people and hearing
their stories. In all his writings he loves to retell those stories for everyone to
enjoy as he belevies that through reading, listening and understanding that the
bridge of humanity is built. 

He continues to write for BMW Owners News Magazine and has contibuted to 
Traverse Magazine in the past. His website serves as a directory of roadside
retro motels for those looking for a nostalgic road trip.

BookTasters

I received a free copy via BookTasters via the author. Thank you very much for
this splendid reading chance! I absolutely want to read and review more books
from the author! 

Where to buy?

Sleeping Around in America is available on Amazon as Kindle, Hardcover and

Paperback. It also is available in Hardcover and in Paperback on Bol.com.