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Driving Over Lemons : An Optimist in Spain (Vintage Departures)
Driving Over Lemons An Optimist in Spain - Vintage Departures
Author: Chris Stewart
Driving Over Lemons is the contagiously entertaining account of one couple's beginning a new life as they turn a rundown peasant farm in southern Spain into a home. — When Chris Stewart first sees El Valero, he's willing to overlook its lack of electricity, running water, or access road. Assured that he's bought "a paradise for pen...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375709159
ISBN-10: 0375709150
Publication Date: 5/8/2001
Pages: 272
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  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 34 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
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bombschell avatar reviewed Driving Over Lemons : An Optimist in Spain (Vintage Departures) on + 214 more book reviews
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I loved this funny and warm tale of an English family settling in an old, about to fall down, farm in Spain. The tales of the neighbors are touching and very amusing too. Its been a while since I read this, but the author is a famous guitar player from the 70's, if i recall correctly. A very good read.
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I delighted in this book; the anti-thesis of "My Year in Provence". One wonders why anyone would make the choices the author did, yet has to admire his family's perseverance.
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merrytranslator avatar reviewed Driving Over Lemons : An Optimist in Spain (Vintage Departures) on + 68 more book reviews
This was an interesting and sensitive account of a couple of British expats creating a home for themselves in a small Andalusian town. My only complaint is that the ending was VERY abrupt.
reviewed Driving Over Lemons : An Optimist in Spain (Vintage Departures) on + 9 more book reviews
This is a delightful book, especially, if you've traveled to Spain.
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I really enjoyed reading this book, I had a hard time putting it down. It wasn't over the top exciting, but it introduced me to a world and a lifestyle I could only hope to be brave enough to experience. An unexpected, great read. Enjoy!


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