Comments on: Book Giveaway: 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go

By: Susina

Susina — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:01:27 +0000

Since spending my summer of 2008 in Tuscany, not one single day has gone by that I do not daydream, remember, reminisce and especially scheme of ways that I can go back there to live. Two years later I still get emotional when I share my experiences or look at my pictures of places visited. I truly feel as if I have left part of my heart in Italy. The part that longs for a simple and geniune life full of homespun friendships and sharing family meals and, of course, the family wine. The innocence and warmth of the local carnivals with the traditional dances and old-fashioned games. Susan, your words have resonated with me as I continue to search and analyze why the heck I am so in love with Italy! Thank you!

Thanks for commenting, Susina!

By: denise

denise — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:14:47 +0000

What a great reflection on the place of women in society. In September I hope to be oil painting in Tuscany, if I can get college credit and tuition reimbursement. Italy – what an exciting possibility for expressing passion and creativity. Susan – you’ve whetted my apetitite even more that it was. Thank you for your words.

Thanks for visiting Denise!

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:46:05 +0000

I am one of those without a drop of Italian blood (that I know of!) but my best friend always tells people that I was Italian in a previous life. I am forever going on about Italy, reminiscing of past experiences, longing to return. I’ve only been there three times, but can’t wait to be there again. There truly is something amazingly welcoming about that beautiful country. I went alone to Florence for three weeks in Oct 2006, after a year of family illness and death that had left me drained in every possible way, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually. I was rejevunated, recharged, refreshed, renewed after my time in Italy. That journey did me far more good than talking with a therapist (although I don’t mean to disparage therapy, it too can work wonders, just wasn’t quite for me.)

Anyway, love what you have written about Italy, and how women are drawn to it. You’ve really captured our yearning, head-over-heels love affair perfectly with your descriptions!
.-= Anne´s last blog ..Gratitude Friday…nature’s scenery =-.

By: kotryna

kotryna — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:32:30 +0000

I d like to read this book as I’m already impressed by the beauty of Italy and italians attitude to women. Italy is the nicest country for holidays and it really can make you happy.

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By: Haley

Haley — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:26:42 +0000

Italy is the kind of place where, once you have been there, it becomes a part of you and beckons your return… I love Italy, and I imagine that someday I may live there… It beckons like a beacon!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:58:56 +0000

I absolutely agree with Susan that Italy is made for women! She hits the nail on the head here and in her book– the best guide to Italy I’ve ever read. It cuts straight to its heart and is full of great stories and great vacation ideas. It works as a guidebook, but is that rarest of all things too, a great read. Sit back and enjoy, and drink in the flavor of Italy.

By: MariLouise

MariLouise — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:03:08 +0000

Only two beans? Italy IS home for me. I regale everyone and sundry that I felt at home there the minute I got off that smoking plane–right down to the cellular level. I felt my DNA was called to this place. Really. I am Italian-American. 2nd gen. Mother’s side from near Naples. Fathers’s side from Santa Severina in Calabria. I love small-town Italy. I loved being a part of everyday life there. I stayed in a convent (for a short bit) and became horribly sick while there. The nuns called the doc–a pediatrician and a man in his 70′s–who walked up the 6 flights of stairs to my room. When I tried to pay him he refused–he said, “In Italy we believe everyone should have health care.” My 2 prescriptions cost 15 euro. I felt so loved. The polizia came to my rescue when the aforementioned convent gave me some financial trouble. None of them spoke English, but they would grab the nearest local to translate–even going down the street to a restaurant for the waiter who would passionately plead my case as though I was his nearest and dearest relative. My new landlady would always check on us to see if we needed anything, bringing us lovely things “just because.” Everyone would say “buon giorno” as they passed. A young waiter in my favorite restaurant told me I was beautiful (I’m in my 50′s!) and would give us extra large portions of tiramisu. Yum. A big ol’ tub o’ love. The art in every church of every size–large or intimately small–so accessible. It is timeless. I suppose in that sense we become part of that timelessness. Yes, women are loved in Italy. In America I feel transparent. In Italy I am part of a panoply of goddesses. I am valued. I have worth. Yes, more of that please. I am so in love. With Italy. Its embrace is unforgettable. I am so buying this book! Thank you so much for re-igniting my passion for home. I love this blog–you are awesome!

By: Sharon A

Sharon A — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:13:19 +0000

I am also Italian American and dream of visiting Italy someday. I enjoyed the interview.