Sicilian Splendors: Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart
Written by John Keahey
Narrated by P.J. Ochlan
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Sicilian Splendors explores the history, politics, food, Mafia, and people which John Keahey encounters throughout his travels during his return to Sicily. Through conversing with natives and immersing himself in culture, Keahey illustrates a brand new Sicily no one has ever talked about before. Villagers, eager to welcome tourism and impart awareness of their cultural background, greet Keahey for meals and drink and walk him through their winding streets. They share stories of well-known writers, such as Maria Messina, who have found inspiration in Sicily's villages. Keahey's never-ending curiosity as a traveler shines light on Sicily's mythical mysteries and portrays the island not only through his eyes but also through Sicily's heart.
John Keahey
JOHN KEAHEY, author of such books as Hidden Tuscany and A Sweet and Glorious Land: Revisiting the Ionian Sea, is a veteran newspaper and wire-service journalist who spent forty-five years in and around journalism. He retired in 2011 after twenty-two years, as a reporter and news editor for The Salt Lake Tribune. He has a history degree from the University of Utah and spends as much time as possible in Italy.
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Reviews for Sicilian Splendors
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sicily is one of my favorite places on earth. The author shared so many little towns I have not been to. Now I want to return and explore this enchanting island even deeper.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well written, interesting, best book about Sicily I’ve read yet.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a great travelogue of Sicily and made me want to book my travel immediately. The writer is well acquainted with the history and geography of Sicily and tells it's story in an eloquent way . He talks about the past, present and the future with much reverence but in some instances is quite melancholic. I got a real feel for the place and it's people and find that the book could have been improved by adding a map of Sicily so that we could follow his route and by including some pictures of the people and places he visited would have made the book more enjoyable. It is a bit slow in places but I enjoyed the atmosphere he describes in great detail. Other than that, all I can say is that I will be going to Sicily one day! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.