Book description
A laugh out loud romantic comedy.
Gold medal winner. The Global Book Awards. Biographical - Travel.
A story about an Anglo Greek marriage to a fiery Greek wife. What could go wrong? Read on and find out!
Peter takes us on a journey into the heart of his adopted Athenian…
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1 author picked A Parthenon on our Roof as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In this engaging memoir, Peter Barber tells the story of life with Alex, his partner, a fiery Greek beauty, and how he becomes part of her family. And this isn’t a starchy, frightfully British integration. It’s a full-on bear-hugging immersion.
The principal family members live happily under one roof. They decide to upgrade their traditional home on the same plot, but it isn’t plain sailing. As the couple battle against endless construction-related traumas, Peter’s placid nature is a saving grace in calming Alex’s combative temperament. Somewhat soothed, she focuses her attention on another project.
Alex decides to educate Peter on…
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