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| Living in a Foreign Language: A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Love in Italy | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Tucker
Publisher: Grove Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (42 reviews)
Sales Rank: 25662
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0802143628
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9780802143624
ASIN: 0802143628
Publication Date: June 10, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not what I expected June 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Basically this book is a diary of Michael Tucker's time in Umbria and the things they ate while they were there. While it is midly entertaining - it's definately not the best travelogue I've ever read. Also I thought author came off as condesending which was a real turn off to read.
 A charming epicurean tale June 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are at all a sensualist, particularly with regard to food, this is a must read. There are other enjoyable aspects to the book - the relationship between Mr. Tucker and his wife, reflections on friendship and celebrity, with a nod to learning to become "unfamous".
But the core of the book is an epicurean approach to life. The story serves, really, as illustration of a way of seeing food, wine and even love.
Nice work. I can't wait for the next book.
Sweet Journey June 19, 2008
This is a sweet, entertaining little book I thoroughly enjoyed. If you want a light read and enjoy being exceedingly envious of another's lifestyle, this is the book for you.
Loving Italy More May 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Reading this books is like visiting Umbria in Italy vicariously. Michael Tucker's description of the country, the food, and the wine and only increase my desire to visit Italy. However, I don't think I could indulge in the food and wine as much as he does! It's also good to see that one Hollywood couple has established a good long, loving relationship. Great read if you love Italy.
Loved this book! May 6, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book. If you love travel stories that are well-written and funny, this is it. Mr. Tucker has written a charming story of the good life and a wonderful marriage. Makes me want to book my ticket to Italy sooner rather than later. Well done, Mr. Tucker, you have a real talent for the written word.
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