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The Field Stones of Umbria Paperback – October 24, 2009

by Nina Hansen Machotka (Author)

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We had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to do something crazy, so...We decided to sell everything in California, leave behind Silicon Valley and the University of California and move overseas to a small, isolated valley where time seems to stand still. We bought and reconstructed a ruined farmhouse, but rebuilding a farmhouse is only a small part of the bigger picture. The real stories are about Italy - the land, the seasons, the storms, the food and wine, the history, culture and art, the festivals and traditions, the field stones, and above all, the people. Join one couple on their amazing journey to a new land as they learn that the small moments in life can change you forever. Nina Hansen Machotka has worked as a technical writer and marketing communications writer for 30 years. She has published academic articles and technical manuals, and she plans to write several novels. Nina resides in Umbria, Italy, with her husband, the painter and writer, Pavel Machotka.

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Eloquent Books (October 24, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1608604098
ISBN-13: 978-1608604098
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.3 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 9 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,928,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #108082 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Memoirs

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John

An intimate look into moving to and living in Umbria

July 5, 2010

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I totally enjoyed this book.

It provided a personal and intimate story about falling in love with Italy, the draw of living in Italy and the natural stress that comes from thinking about moving there from the US...leaving a comfortable life and job, the uncertainty of language and culture, etc. The book walks through one persons and one couples process of making the move and the pleasures and complications of settling into one of the most beautiful places in the world.

This isn't a "how to" book. It felt more to me like a book about the passion, courage, and soul required to trust one's instincts and live a live of one's dreams.

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February 13, 2017

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Excellent. Beautiful story.

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March 7, 2010

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This is a delightful and funny story of a couple who embark on a new life in beautiful Umbria. Nina Hansen Machotka's wonderful way of describing the culture, the people, the country and of course the food and wine of Umbria, combined with gorgeous color photographs makes you want to go and book the next flight to Italy.

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March 1, 2013

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While I liked the basic story parts of it were too wordy. It was interesting, though, to read about what it would take to uproot one's self and move to a foreign country.

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May 6, 2013

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I enjoyed this book immensely. Nina has captured the essence of Umbria and Italy perfectly. Written with humility and understanding of Italy and the Italian lifestyle. Oh so envious!

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Dyane Harwood

Amazing book - beautifully written!

October 18, 2012

Format: Paperback

I absolutely loved this book and I did not want it to end! I could not put it down and read it in one day. Nina is an amazingly lyrical writer who transports the reader to her unique setting. I am telling all my Facebook friends to get this book because it's that beautiful! I look forward to reading it time and time again.

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Juliann Troi,

The adventure of a lifetime...

September 14, 2010

Format: Paperback

The Field Stones of Umbria is the delightful, sometimes humorous, always entertaining account of a California girl from the Silicon Valley embarking on the adventure of a lifetime - meshing into the laid back lifestyle of Italy. This is more than a story, it is a life lesson in how to slow down and really see the world around us and all of its treasures before it's too late.

Ms. Machotka paints a captivating intimate portrait of a fascinating culture in a timeless and romantic setting with all the warmth and charm of the "pink-orange Umbrian field stones". A must read for all lovers of adventure travel!

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February 20, 2010

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Thank you so much for sharing your lovely story with the world! It is amazing how much we will put ourselves through and how much we can endure in order to follow a dream. I was fascinated by the sense of place you evoked and the cultural idiosyncrasies, amused about your DayTimer withdrawal, and saddened about Vladimir. The Field Stones of Umbria touches, entertains, and informs.

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anne

almost there

Thank you Nina Hansen Machotka for "Umbria." The next best thing to being there. I've already passed along the word about this beautiful book.

Published on July 5, 2013