Village Life: Italian Travel Memoir with Tuscan Stories, Recipes, and Inspiration for Slow, Intentional Living($13.70Value)

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Escape to the rolling hills of Tuscany and discover timeless lessons for living well with author, entrepreneur, and part-time Italian resident Angela Correll. What if the secret to a richer, more meaningful life could be found in a small village tucked among the vineyards and olive groves of rural Italy? After decades of visiting Italy, Angela Correll and her husband took a leap of faith and put down roots in a tiny Tuscan hilltop village, transforming a centuries-old horse stable into the home of their dreams. Along the way, Angela discovered that village life offers more than beautiful scenery―it reveals a different way of living. In Village Life , Angela invites readers to slow down and savor the simple pleasures of everyday life through charming stories, stunning photographs, delicious recipes, cultural observations, and heartfelt reflections from her experiences in Tuscany. Inside you'll discover: The beauty and traditions of small-town Italian life - Lessons in hospitality, community, and meaningful relationships - The joy of slowing down and embracing a simpler lifestyle - Inspiration for creating beauty and contentment in everyday moments - Insights from Italian culture that can enrich life anywhere - Recipes and stories that capture the spirit of Tuscany - Encouragement to live with greater intention, gratitude, and purpose Filled with warmth, humor, and practical wisdom, this inspiring collection offers readers a front-row seat to the captivating rhythms of village life while encouraging them to cultivate more joy and connection in their own communities. Whether you're passionate about Italy, dream of visiting Tuscany, enjoy travel memoirs, appreciate slow living, or simply long for a more intentional way of life, Village Life provides a delightful journey into one of the world's most beloved cultures. Perfect for readers of travel memoirs, Italian lifestyle books, women's inspirational nonfiction, armchair travel, expatriate stories, and books about simple living, Village Life is a charming reminder that beauty, belonging, and contentment can be found wherever we choose to plant our roots. Pour yourself a cappuccino and settle in for a sweet taste of Tuscany. "'Need drove me to Tuscany.' With those five words, my imagination was fully engaged. In this deeply personal book, Angela takes us on a journey, venerating the people, traditions, artisans, land, food, and wine of her beloved Montefollonico. While Village Life in its innovative layout is a delight for the eyes, its introspective contents are a balm for the soul. It makes me long for a cold, snowy, wintery day with a warming fire, a glass of Italian wine, and my favorite chair to savor this wonderful book!" --Thomas Walter Kelley, author of Made in Italy "Angela Correll is an astute observer of the art of living. This is a book about the blessings of a slower pace and the palpable joy of falling in love with a new place and its people. She shares the framework of intentionally discovering new ways of comings and goings that engage, envelope, and educate. The stories and recipes make one want to rush to Tuscany, open up the senses, and bask in the land, hospitality, and rituals." --Lois Mateus, president of Tallgrass Farm Foundation "Angela Correll's beautifully moving book is a genuine gift; she takes her experiences of village life in Tuscany and makes of them ways to enhance our own lives right here at home. The result is a deeper understanding of the pace, food, community, and simplicity of Tuscan life--and of our own as well." --Bret Lott, author of Gather the Olives "Angela's gift for describing and displaying beauty through her words and photographs, and her love for all things Italian, come together magnificently in her latest book, Village Life. Through gorgeous pictures, descriptions, recipes, and stories, you will feel like a part of your heart is also deeply connected to Tuscany. It makes you want to expand your world and try a new recipe, learn a few more words in Italian, and experience the dolce vita!" --Kim Moeller, CEO of Sage Life and philanthropic advisor "It's rare to find a book that is so much more than simply an inspiring read, but an invitation into a genuine experience. Angela has brilliantly captured, deciphered, and lovingly offered the very heart of Italian culture to readers--like a delightful aperitivo served to friends after a long day. Simply said, Village Life beautifully encompasses the concepts that matter most in any culture, especially in Tuscany. This book is one you'll want to keep nearby, referencing time and time again!" --Terrica Joy Smith, founder of Eden & Vine "This book is an encouragement to create our own village life wherever we live. Themes of generosity, artistry, community, and hospitality are inspirational and lead to a natural focus on people rather than accumulating things." --Howard Dayton, founder of Crown Financial Ministries and Compass