The book Italian Joy by Carla Coulson has proven to be yet another source of inspiration towards the lifestyle I hope to achieve. Not only does this book provide a gracefully written account of the ups and downs of transplanting ones' life into a foreign country, but it is possibly arranged in the most beautiful way I have ever seen a book. Coulson provides a sensory adventure for the visually inclined, and I am willing to bet that most people who experience this book are, in some way, inclined to do what Carla so bravely did. Coulson's decision to up and leave her previously comfortable life for the unknown world of romantic Italy only makes me want to change my departure date to tomorrow. She decided to follow her passion for photography and ended up head over heels in love with the Italian lifestyle. Although the author is considerably older than me, she seems to possess many of the same values as myself; food, photography and people, along with anything else that entails. If you have not already, I strongly suggest you and your friends not only read, but purchase a copy of Italian Joy, if not for the inspiring content, for the stunning visual feast. This book exemplifies yet another ordinary person playing in a world of extraordinary creativity and sincere enjoyment, something we could all use more of.
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