Overview
When Sally sets out for Europe with her mother's 1978 travel diary in her pocket, she is searching for the wanderlust she lost in a devastating overseas road accident. As she ventures into the heart of the Mediterranean - wandering volatile landscapes, exploring historical sites, pairing books with places and savouring the tastes of Greece - she finds it is possible for a clumsy, out-of-shape woman on a budget to experience a life-changing journey. In a story told with warmth, humour and a fascination with Greece's natural and cultural heritage, Sally connects with her past, overcomes her fears and falls in love with life again, one olive at a time. Book One in the 'Packing for Greece' series travels to Athens and Meteora on the mainland; Monemvasia, Sparta and Methana on the Peloponnese Peninsula; and the islands of Santorini and Rhodes.
Full Product Details
Author: Sally Jane Smith
Publisher: Journeys in Pages
Imprint: Journeys in Pages
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.254kg
ISBN: 9780645625707
ISBN 10: 0645625701
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An inspired Greek odyssey, balm for the soul Tina Hartas, co-founder of TripFiction A truly literary memoir - a story of tragedy, resilience and the gradual rediscovery of adventure. Sally takes you with her in every sense. Ned Kelly award-winning and USA Today best-selling author, Sulari Gentill
"""Reading Greece: Book of the Month""Greek government website Greek News Agenda, July 2023 ""An inspired Greek odyssey, balm for the soul""Tina Hartas, co-founder of TripFiction ""Compelling Travel Memoir""Major Greek-American newspaper, The National Herald ""A truly literary memoir - a story of tragedy, resilience and the gradual rediscovery of adventure. Sally takes you with her in every sense."" Ned Kelly award-winning and USA Today best-selling author, Sulari Gentill"
"""An inspired Greek odyssey, balm for the soul""Tina Hartas, co-founder of TripFiction ""A truly literary memoir - a story of tragedy, resilience and the gradual rediscovery of adventure. Sally takes you with her in every sense."" Ned Kelly award-winning and USA Today best-selling author, Sulari Gentill"
Author Information
Sally Jane Smith has lived on five continents and visited thirty-three countries, but she gives credit to Greece for turning her into a writer. She has worked in museums, universities, a language institute, a residence for people with disabilities, an art gallery, a primary school and a wildlife park. She also co-hosts two book clubs and assists the organisers of a biennial book-themed convention. She is currently based in Australia. Connect with Sally on social media as @JourneysInPages
