Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Frances Mayes- Under the Tuscan Sun

Frances Mayes:
I enjoy Frances Mayes' writing. The book's setting and the ambiance are appealling.
Her books are like reading a good friend's journal.

Frances Mayes is a former Professor of Creative Writing, Chair of the the Department of Creative Writing, as well as Director of the Poetry Center at San Francisco State University.

Her book Under the Tuscan Sun is in my collection as is Bella Tuscany. Both books became International Best Sellers and have been translated into 14 languages.
Under the Tuscan Sun also became a movie. The movie, a romantic comedy, is also in my collection.

Under the Tuscan Sun tells of her impromptu decision to purchase an aging Italian villa and restore it. The recipes interspersed between stories of trial and error in restoration, in another language, another country, and with a spirt and heart willing to take a chance is a most enjoyable read.

Frances and her husband, Edward Mayes, are both poets. Together they have published "In Tuscany" which is filled with photos and descriptions of bella Italy.

Frances Mayes has several books out which I intend to read. Some of her latest include "A Tuscan Home," (A photography book about cooking and decorating,) and "A Home in the World," (a book that explores what it takes for foreigners to feel at
at home in different countries.)
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