{"product_id":"the-italian-soul-how-to-savor-the-full-joys-of-life-9781642970722","title":"The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e is a pilgrimage of the heart, a journey toward change that will allow its readers to approach life with a more contemplative stance and recreate a sense of \u003ci\u003ela dolce vita\u003c\/i\u003e--the sweet life--wherever they might be.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e offers practical guidance into how we can transport a taste of the Italian \"good life\" into our own homes. Additionally, it explores the contemplative practices and attitudes that seem to come naturally to a people who have made an art of living and working joyfully. A cross between a travel dispatch and a spirituality guide for seekers who eschew traditional religious practices but are yearning for ways to bring more balance, sanity, and a greater sense of the transcendent into their daily lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by veteran journalist Judith Valente, who has lived and traveled extensively in Italy, \u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e shares personal stories and insights into the Italian way of life, focusing on the attitudes, traditions, and practices that make the people of Italy role models for experiencing delight amid the demands and distractions of ordinary living. Readers will feel as though they are walking along, peering into windows, glimpsing activities as they unfold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul \u003c\/i\u003eis a book for lovers of Italy, those considering visiting Italy for the first time, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the art of living joyfully. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul \u003c\/i\u003ewill share how Italians: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Have a deep appreciation for quality and aesthetics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Value slowness and savor the little moments in life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Show a strong sense of community and make room for leisure and personal care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Honor their dead and have a deep respect for tradition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Find beauty in the everyday and are able to laugh at themselves \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will change the way you look at life. It is a book that will inspire you to live more joyfully and to savor the simple things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Valente\u003c\/b\u003e has won numerous awards for her work as a former correspondent for PBS, two NPR stations, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and as the author of several spirituality titles. Her most recent books include\u003ci\u003e How To Live, The Art of Pausing, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow To Be\u003c\/i\u003e. She has published two poetry collections and is a sought-after retreat guide who leads the annual Benedictine Footprints retreat\/pilgrimage to lesser-known parts of Italy. She is also president of the International Thomas Merton Society.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hampton Roads Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243899617554,"sku":"9781642970722","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa8d5c3b-0c94-4670-a38e-6cc7d87b5dee.jpg?v=1745874739","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-italian-soul-how-to-savor-the-full-joys-of-life-9781642970722","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}