2/4: Italian Lessons: Fifty Things We Know about Life Now, by Beppe Severgnini Paperback – May 3, 2022

May 14, 2022, 01:03 AM

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2/4:  Italian Lessons: Fifty Things We Know about Life Now, by Beppe Severgnini  Paperback – May 3, 2022


Is there an Italian way to deal with life? Can we all learn something from the Italians? 

Italy often arouses in Americans a unique mix of attraction and bafflement, moderate disapproval and exceptional allure. From the Italians' love of poetry to an innate desire to socialize to the regional differences between the north and the south, Beppe Severgnini, who has dedicated his career to the meticulous observation of his compatriots, embarks on an enthralling quest to identify a core Italian identity and explore how that identity has evolved since the global pandemic.
 
Told with the warmth and humor of a longtime friend, Severgnini touches upon patience, endurance, and wisdom, and offers a one-of-a-kind set of timeless lessons for overcoming trials the Italian way.