Why read Ciao, America! An Italian Discovers the U.S.?

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Book description

In the wry but affectionate tradition of Bill Bryson, Ciao, America! is a delightful look at America through the eyes of a fiercely funny guest — one of Italy’s favorite authors who spent a year in Washington, D.C.

When Beppe Severgnini and his wife rented a creaky house in Georgetown…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Ciao, America! An Italian Discovers the U.S. as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Susan Pohlman

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This book helped me fall in love with travel memoir long before the thought of living in Italy ever crossed my mind.

Beppe Severgnini is laugh-out-loud funny. He and his wife move to Washington D.C. and must navigate and make sense of the American lifestyle. If you are looking for a few giggles, grab this one.

From Susan's list on travel memoir for women on women (and men) who travel.