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My Mother's Side : A Journey to Dalmatia

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"My Mother's Side: A Journey to Dalmatia" is a travel-memoir set in the exquisite southern Mediterranean city of Split, Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea, where the author, on a bicycle trip with his son, accidentially discovers his ancestral village -- Stobrec -- the birthplace of his maternal grandmother, an ancient and thriving fishing village inhabited, shockingly, by dozens of his cousins who warmly welcome him into their lives. This profound discovery of a beautiful family and a simple way of life takes place amidst the malfeasance and fear of the financial crisis of 2008 and a period of challenging midlife transition. The author would learn from his Dalmatian kin what matters -- family, love, and community -- and how to deal with adversity. The author is a noted travel writer whose work has been praised by the New York Times, Gourmet, and the Wine Advocate.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781450765657
  • ISBN-10: 1450765653
  • Publisher: Cedar & Boxwood
  • Publish Date: April 2011
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.49 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.53 pounds
  • Page Count: 216

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