To Venice with Love: A Midlife Adventure

Reader's Digest Philip and Caroline Jones were facing redundancy and an uncertain future. They decided to sell everything and move to Venice, in search of a better, simpler life. However, they soon found that it was not as simple as they had thought. To Venice with Love is a story of their struggles and successes in this extraordinary city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A remarkable and uplifting tale, Reader's Digest shares the inspiring journey of Philip and Caroline Jones, a middle-aged couple residing in Edinburgh. Faced with redundancy and an uncertain future, they sought guidance from a stranger in a pub. Determined to pursue a better and simpler life, they made the bold decision to sell everything and embark on a new adventure in Venice. However, their expectations of a carefree existence were soon challenged.

To Venice with Love vividly portrays their arrival in Venice with ten pieces of luggage, no job, no friends, and no long-term accommodation. They navigated through language barriers, bureaucracy, the daunting task of teaching English to Italian teenagers, the companionship of a modestly friendly cat, and the complexities of debugging financial systems on an Edinburgh industrial estate. Through these experiences, they gradually built an ordinary life in an extraordinary city, forming deep connections with the vibrant history, music, art, architecture, and, of course, the delectable cuisine of La Serenissima.

This captivating story is a heartfelt love letter to Venice, a place that transformed their lives. It explores the city's rich heritage, captivating music, awe-inspiring art, magnificent architecture, and, of course, its delectable cuisine. To Venice with Love is a testament to the power of adventure, determination, and the ability to find beauty and meaning in unexpected places. It encourages readers to embrace change, pursue their dreams, and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary aspects of life.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 228 x 170 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472130235