See Naples and Die by Penelope Green (English) Paperback Book

Description: See Naples and Die by Penelope Green A brilliant travel memoir - Penelope Green delves into the myths surrounding Naples, and with the help of many locals she finds out which are true, which are not, and bravely creates a few myths of her own FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Penny Green returned to Italy after a holiday in Australia ready for a challenge. She was looking for a new job and romance, and found work and perhaps love in the toughest Italian city of them all - Napoli. Penny takes on her new home with almost the same open acceptance she had when she first arrived in Rome four years ago. Now, though, she is older, wiser and more experienced when it comes to breaking into a new city. She writes with a feeling of growing love for the Neapolitans, for the beauty of the citys waterfront, and the delights of the old town. But she is realistic - she also steps into the citys underworld and sees for herself how the camorra operate and how they will murder for no reason. The result is a colourful, first-hand account of life in a city that is filled with fear, crime, rubbish, beauty, great food, generous inhabitants and a thrilling sense of living every moment to the fullest. Author Biography Penelope Green was born in Sydney and lived and worked in Australia before moving to Rome in 2002. She is in her early thirties and writes freelance articles for various publications including Marie Claire and Australian Gourmet Traveller. Too lazy to study Italian, she prefers to put it into practice by working in a Roman wine bar once a week Review A bewitching true tale of a tantalising city. Magnifico! Marie Claire Lots of local charm The Australian Womens Weekly frank, funny and honest Notebook Praise for WHEN IN ROME Written engagingly, with great honesty...funny and full of heart Carol George, Australian Womens Weekly Green deserves to be congratulated on her bravery and candour... and her descriptions of Rome are so vivid you can almost smell the coffee. - Sun Herald charming - Vogue Long Description After three years living and working in Italy, Australian journalist Penelope Green needs a reason to stick around - true love or gainful employment. When a job comes up in Naples - crime capital of Italy, home of pizza and the Camorra, and crouched at the foot of a volcano - Penny launches herself into the unknown. With her innate curiosity and eye for detail, Penny prises Naples open to show us the real city, in all its splendour... and all its depravity. She uncovers a chaotic metropolis when crime and poverty blur with abundant natural beauty, and where the shadow of Mount Vesuvius is a daily reminder that life must be lived for the moment. And when Penny meets a bass player in a local band, she thinks she might have found that other reason to stick around.PRAISE for See Naples and Die : This is a bewitching, true tale of a tantalising city. Magnifico! Marie Claire frank, funny and honest Notebook Her down to earth tone and genuine curiosity make for an interesting and insightful read Sun-Herald PRAISE for When in Rome: Winner of the Grollo Ruzzene Foundation Prize in the Victorian Premiers Literary Awards.Written engagingly and with great honesty, Penelope Greens experiences definitely do not include restoring any farmhouses... Funny and full of heart. The Australian Womens Weekly Green deserves to be congratulated on her bravery and candour... and her descriptions of Rome are so vivid you can almost smell the coffee. Sun-Herald Review Quote This is a bewitching, true tale of a tantalising city. Magnifico! - marie claireLots of local charm - The Australian Women s Weeklyfrank, funny and honest - NotebookHer down to earth tone and genuine curiosity make for an interesting and insightful read - Sun Herald Details ISBN0733622895 Author Penelope Green Pages 288 Publisher Hachette Australia Year 2008 ISBN-10 0733622895 ISBN-13 9780733622892 Format Paperback Imprint Hachette Australia Country of Publication Australia Place of Publication Sydney Media Book DEWEY 914.5 Illustrations Illustrations Publication Date 2008-10-01 Series The Hungry Student Language English Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2008-09-30 AU Release Date 2008-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:30926457;

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