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Italian Lessons

Fifty Things We Know About Life Now

Audiobook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available
One-of-a-kind timeless lessons for handling challenges and living with joy, the Italian way—“with unparalleled insight and brilliant wit, Severgnini’s book not only transports us to Italy but deep into the Italian mind and spirit" (Stanley Tucci, host of Searching for Italy).
Is there an Italian way to deal with life? Can we all learn something from the Italians? 
Italy often arouses in Americans a unique mix of attraction and bafflement, moderate disapproval and incredible allure. From the Italians' love of poetry to an innate desire to socialize to the regional differences between the north and the south, Beppe Severgnini, who has dedicated his career to the meticulous observation of his compatriots, embarks on an enthralling quest to identify a core Italian identity and explore how that identity has evolved since the global pandemic.
 
Told with the warmth and humor of a longtime friend, Severgnini touches upon patience, endurance, and wisdom, and offers a one-of-a-kind set of timeless lessons for overcoming trials, the Italian way.
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Inspired by Italy's response to the Covid pandemic, this audiobook, narrated by AUDIOFILE Golden Voice Edoardo Ballerini, offers historical anecdotes, cautionary tales, and stereotype-busting assertions and affirmations that highlight the character of Italians. Ballerini delivers its passionate descriptions of the Italian core personality--in particular, a love of poetry, music, and food--with respect and delicacy. When he practically sings a list of names of sumptuous Italian dishes, mouths will water. Severgnini credits Italy's successes to its good national health system, the importance of family in its social structures, and the Italian unwillingness to fail, even in the face of Covid. Ballerini's flawless delivery of Italian words and an Italian accent make the listening experience feel especially authentic. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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