This inspiring and true adventure story is about the author and her husband’s journey to find beauty and meaning on the little known Island of Lefkas. The realistic descriptions of the people and places in the evocatively Greek environment take you right there with them, sharing in this heart-warming venture. The text moves along at a comfortable pace, and the prose is vivid and full of memorable images that contrast the Island’s beauty with their traveling hardships. Follow them on their journey and find out if they found the secret of true happiness, or were they merely chasing dreams? Note from the author: I wrote this book because I wanted to share some unforgettable experiences with other dreamers who might not have had the opportunity to 'opt out of the rat race' the way my husband, Tony and I did in 1991. It was a way out of a depressing situation when Tony was made redundant shortly before his 50th birthday. When you have reached rock bottom there is nowhere else to go, but up. When you lose all material things sometimes if you are determined you can overcome all difficulties, but you have to have a dream and follow it. Then you can gain so much more. Because we live in a pre-planned society rare opportunities are often missed. It is only when we look back we wonder why we never saw them at the time. Why did we hesitate? Why did we lose our dreams? Maybe in the great scheme of things there is a reason for everything. Maybe the drastic change in our circumstances was an opportunity for us to find our dream and have the adventure of a lifetime... This is what I want to share in the hope that it will help people in today's economic crisis to take on a challenge, to find a dream and do something that they might never have done. Then they can look back and say, "I'm glad we had that recession."
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This inspiring and true adventure story is about the author and her husband's journey to find beauty and meaning on the little known island of Lefkas.
Who hasn't dreamt of 'opting out' on a Greek island? Expect a new and refreshing voice, written with humour from Diane Griffith. The Greek people are portrayed with all the quirkiness that make them so endearing.
The realistic descriptions of the people and places in the evocatively Greek environment take you right there with them, sharing in this heart-warming venture.
The text moves along at a comfortable pace, and the prose is vivid and full of memorable images that contrast the island's beauty with their travelling hardships, in their 18 year-old VW camper van..
Follow them on their journey and find out if they found the secret of true happiness, or were they merely chasing dreams?
Who hasn't dreamt of 'opting out' on a Greek island? Expect a new and refreshing voice, written with humour from Diane Griffith. The Greek people are portrayed with all the quirkiness that make them so endearing.
The realistic descriptions of the people and places in the evocatively Greek environment take you right there with them, sharing in this heart-warming venture.
The text moves along at a comfortable pace, and the prose is vivid and full of memorable images that contrast the island's beauty with their travelling hardships, in their 18 year-old VW camper van..
Follow them on their journey and find out if they found the secret of true happiness, or were they merely chasing dreams?
From the Author
I wrote this book when all the memories were vivid in my mind, because I wanted to share our amazing adventure and many varied experiences with other dreamers who might have liked to do somehing like this. When you have lost all things material, you can gai so much more, but you have to be determined and you have to have a dream!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By sos
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is badly written, and a waste of money. I believe a lot of the 4 and 5 star reviews to be fake. My own review written after I had read the book a while ago disappeared without any explanation. There is some funny business going on here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Christine
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A bit slow shame I was looking toward to reading as I have been to lefkas many times although it did capture the laid back culture of the island. A bit dated I would say.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Pritch
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As a true story it was good, and the authors did well in describing the places and peoples they met. For anyone that has been to Greece and its Island (and not as a package tourist), you will share the reality of Greek hospitality and friendship.
The 'but' I had to add, as I thought some of the narrative was very simplistic and in my opinion not needed, but that just my personal opinion.
To have done what they did took some guts in the first place and yes, maybe they were naive......so what, dont think I could have done it and they will be the richer for it.
Must admit reading the part where they left brought back a lot of memories of similar Greek departures and leaving behind people you got to know and like - very powerful.
All in all a good read, narrative could have been punchier, but thats just the way I would have preferred it. Others will disagree.
The 'but' I had to add, as I thought some of the narrative was very simplistic and in my opinion not needed, but that just my personal opinion.
To have done what they did took some guts in the first place and yes, maybe they were naive......so what, dont think I could have done it and they will be the richer for it.
Must admit reading the part where they left brought back a lot of memories of similar Greek departures and leaving behind people you got to know and like - very powerful.
All in all a good read, narrative could have been punchier, but thats just the way I would have preferred it. Others will disagree.
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Fantastic Book
Chasing Dreams in Lefkas was brilliant, having been there myself many times before, it brought back happy memories for me.
Published 3 days ago by Kate
3.0 out of 5 stars
Holiday reminder read?
I like these little Greek sagas as they take me back to places I have visited in the past. It's not so good if you then decide to go back as the paces have changed too much!
Published 8 days ago by David John Willmore
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rather pedantic
I found the book repetitive and the language used rather simplistic. I was unconvinced that the citizens of Lefkas were as enthusiastic about the enterprise as was described
Published 1 month ago by Margaret Hughes
4.0 out of 5 stars
CHASING DREAMS IN LEFKAS
I saw this book online and thought it would be a good present for my partner as we have visited Lefkas a few times over the years, He hasn't read it yet but I am sure he will enjoy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by susan
1.0 out of 5 stars
A terrible book!
I bought this book because I love nothing more than a book about people following their dream... This book however is nauseating. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Spearmint
3.0 out of 5 stars
chasing dreans
ditto to from Greece with love, not bad, but I think I could write better, Did love to try and learn more Greek language however.
Published 1 month ago by frankie53
1.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent. I felt as
If I was there . Full of emotion and beautiful description. A super read. I love Greece so it was all very nostalgic..
Published 2 months ago by penny clarry
4.0 out of 5 stars
dip in and out
I am finding this account of Lefkas and the video adventure much more readable if I dip in and out of the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by josephine
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable book
I agree this book won't win literary prizes, however what it lacks in terms of grammar,spelling,format etc it makes up for in other ways. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Suzie Q
5.0 out of 5 stars
Transported
This book is well written and as a true account it is enthralling and inspirational. I have been to Nidri,Lefkas for three holidays and truly loved it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss Demeanor
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