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Book One


"Creating a life of
Art in Italy"

The Magic of the journey - is the Inner Journey

I'm happy to announce the book launch of
"Creating a Life of Art in Italy" Now available on Amazon
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ3YDBZ5/
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The scene before us was like a multi-layered stage show. It captured the essence of everything you’ve ever dreamt of or imagined Italy to be. This evening, this picture, with no pretence, encapsulated all that was Italy.

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What drives someone to leave behind one life in pursuit of another?

When an unexpected opportunity arose, in the form of an email from Italy, it provided the catalyst for her move to a medieval village in the hills of Abruzzo, Italy. 
Despite decades-long success in business, a sadness still prevailed, that working all hours had kept her from her creative side.
As she goes about reinventing herself, in this part-memoir, part-guide, she shares practical insights for women facing the challenges of slowing down after a bustling career.
Discover how you too can find contentment and happiness, even in solitude, and make life changes through her relatable story.
This book will provide readers with an inspiring insight into proving that the pursuit of dreams knows no age.

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Italy's Lasting Legacy​ is Book Two

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This book is the sequel to Book One: "Creating a Life of Art in Italy"

Book Two: "Italy’s Lasting Legacy"

Come with me on my part personal and part practical guide to living in Italy. It’s not a fast-paced, page-turner kind of read; instead, it's much like the relaxed, everyday cadence of life in Italy. We're taking the scenic route here, matching the unhurried tempo that makes Italian living so special. And just like life in Italy, we're not going to rush through it. I wanted it to feel like leafing through a someone's journal, with each page offering a new glimpse into the ups and downs of struggling to find a way through a culture vastly different to the one I left in New Zealand.

As in my first book "Creating a Life of Art in Italy"  this new book: "Italy’s Lasting Legacy", continues, as I fight against, then discover the joy of slowing down. How I find inspiration and create a meaningful life on my own terms.

But my life wasn’t always like this. Before my move to Italy, I was drowning in the chaos of a life that was missing a clear purpose. I had spent the better part of my career as a self-employed businesswoman, working long hours and filling my home with all the symbols of what's conventionally seen as a 'successful life.'

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