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Published: Oct. 13, 2011
Words: 75,867 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465713674
Short description
When his beloved wife Nina suddenly dies - after 23 years together - Alberto Landi leaves Milan Italy. He is fifty, alone and confused, but he definitely knows he has to escape far away, across the ocean, to the place he and Nina have always loved together. He lands in Savannah, Ga. There he starts to rebuild his new life. The dream is coming true until the day he wakes up and discover that...Extended description
When his beloved wife Nina suddenly dies - after 23 years of life together - Alberto Landi understands he has to leave Milan Italy, where he has always lived and worked. He leaves his friends, colleagues, a good job and the polluted big city he has never loved which has now become even more intolerable to him. He is fifty, he is totally alone and he is confused, but he definitely knows that he has to escape very far away, across the ocean to the only place he and Nina had always loved together. He lands in Savannah, Georgia. There, in a natural paradise governed by the breath of the tides and with the help of many dear friends - colorful human characters as well as wise animals - he starts to rebuild his new life. His dream is coming true until the day he wakes up one morning and discovers that…Tags
friendship, memories, life, ghosts, sadness, dolphins, joy, mother nature, flowers, blue crabs, cats and dogs, tides, herons, death and loss, savannah georgia, life abroad, milan italy, spanish moss, red winged blackbirds, moon riverAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Naomi Blackburn
on June 19, 2012 :
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4.5 Stars
Hmmm, to be honest, I think this is one of the most unusual books that I have read this year. Mattioni writes a very deep book relating to the grief of his main character, yet is able to keep it light. You can feel his grief from your fingertips to the tips of your toes, yet his character and the supporting characters have that deep south charm and wit that I happen to love about the South.
The only thing that kept throwing me off was that Mattioni kept throwing in references to the historical South. Some I think fit into the story line and some I kept asking myself what the point was. This was also the reason this book wasn't a 5 star read.
I can put this book on the list of works on why I prefer Indie authors over Big House Publishing. I think it is also a prime example of what those who are closed minded to the works of indie authors are missing. This book was incredibly unique in its' presentation and I think the author showed talent to present two levels of storyline...A charming one on the top level to warm the hearts of the readers while capturing the pain, hurt and loss of Alberto in the "sub level". I think if he would have chosen to write this book in any other method, he would be missing a critical component.
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Review by:
Lisa Mahoney
on March 27, 2012 :
An engaging, loose-limbed story about 'human-ness', but with an eye to what else is out there. I believe the oaks and the black birds would approve. I really liked it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Raja Sharma
on Jan. 21, 2012 :
I would like to dwell upon one significant thing and that is the fluent and smooth style of Guido Mattioni. The lines seem to be compelling the reader to softly and silently move along because the description is simply mesmerizing. I felt as if I were gently introduced to another America, a kind of absorbing panorama. Hats off to Guido Mattioni. A gem of a literary creation. Very rare to come across in this fast paced otherwise insipid world of literature which is so much deteriorated with all that crap which is published in the name of Literature.
If you are sick of reading the usual stuff, this book will touch you like lulling zephyr.
Regards
Raja Sharma
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Review by:
Raja Sharma
on Jan. 20, 2012 :
Thanks for this beautiful gift. Though I have gone through just the opening pages, I can eloquently assert that it is going to touch you very deep. The description is marvelous
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Raja Sharma
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Review by:
Pietro Della Mea
on Nov. 16, 2011 :
After this reading I can't help falling in love with Savannah
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Federico Bini
on Oct. 23, 2011 :
Like a magical scene that lights up page after page, a long passionate declaration of love for the city of Savannah is revealed in this book by Guido Mattioni. Not only does it display an extraordinary gallery of characters, but also colors, smells and voices emerging from the wings to go on stage and say. "Listen, we have something to say. We want to tell you about our America that is far away from New York or California and explain our easy pace and past history. Come closer... you'll be amazed..." A cat and a slacker, a garden and a house, a statue or a pier, every entry has its own small or big story that deserves to be heard. As a skilled director, the Author urges them on stage and gives them their lines and ironic manner. The reader is invited to indulge in their history, lulled on by the air of the American South that drives him relentlessly towards a border that exists somewhere between reality and dream.
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