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Perhaps if Joe and Vicky had known what relocating to a tiny village, tucked in the Alpujarra mountains, would really be like, they might have hesitated... They have no idea of the culture shock in store. No idea they will become reluctant chicken farmers and own the most dangerous cockerel in Spain. No idea they will be befriended by an 85 year old spliff-smoking sex-kitten or rescued by a mule. Life is never dull as they embark on their Five Year Plan. At the end of five years they must decide. Will they stay, or return to the relative sanity of England? Vicky and Joe's story is packed with irreverent humour, animals, eccentric characters and sunshine. 'Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools' was awarded the HarperCollins Authonomy 'Gold Star' in November 2008. 'laugh-out-loud funny...especially the Spanish women heckling over eggs from the The English...hilarious...engaging...the interspersion of recipes is charming' HarperCollins 'This is wonderful. I have tears in my eyes...the humour, the warmth, the joy...I love this book...the two of you sitting on the sofa in that dusty street listening to Spanish tunes on the crackly radio. What a sight you must have been...' Aleck Loker, author of 18 books including 'Ancient Explorers of America'. 'I love the relaxed writing style and easy humour of this. Great stuff!' Denny Gillan, author of 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'. 'Victoria Twead is a natural storyteller with a knack for charm and wit.' Robin Bayley, author of 'The Mango Orchard'.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful book! I enjoyed every page from start to finish which I reached much too quickly and would have loved if were three times longer! Vicky writes with a wonderful perspective - she and her husband have moved to an idyllic location in Spain, not of course without its trials and tribulations which are most often hilarious - I laughed out loud many times during the book! She has a lovely eye for detail and characterisation born of respect, fascination and the ever present humour that makes this one thoroughly enjoyable read! I can't recommend it highly enough and I really hope Vicky considers writing ''Chickens and Mules... the story continues..." I'd snap it up as I am sure, so would all her fans who have had the pleasure of coming across this lovely story!
Maria (Isabel) McMahon
Abu Dhabi
Maria (Isabel) McMahon
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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If ever you needed a really good lift to your spirits, then this is the book to read. It is packed full of fun and frolics that can't help but cheer all but the most miserable of creatures.
Such is the mastery of Victoria Twead's writing, that not only can you be enthralled, but you can `see' and `feel' everything. Laugh with them and empathise when things go awry.
You would be sadly missing a damn good read if you bypass this magnificent book. I heartily recommend it. Not to mention it being a ruddy great plus, having Spanish regional dishes included.
A great laugh and cookery book all tied up in one gorgeous little parcel.
Such is the mastery of Victoria Twead's writing, that not only can you be enthralled, but you can `see' and `feel' everything. Laugh with them and empathise when things go awry.
You would be sadly missing a damn good read if you bypass this magnificent book. I heartily recommend it. Not to mention it being a ruddy great plus, having Spanish regional dishes included.
A great laugh and cookery book all tied up in one gorgeous little parcel.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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What a pleasure this book was! I didn't really know what to expect but it had me laughing all along. At the beginning when they forgot Great Aunt Elsa and then knocked over the village fountain... LOL! I felt I was right there with them all the time and I loved it when they got their first chickens. I could feel the Spanish sun and the characters were just hysterical. I think this is even better than Driving Over Lemons, much funnier with better characters.
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Brilliant
Brilliantly written and very entertaining. I didn't like my normal life interferring with reading about the normal life of two old fools. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Val
LOVED IT!
Brilliantly written - and such fun! I really couldn't put it down. Definitely the best book on my kindle, so far! Victoria gives a true flavour of Spain. More please..... !!
Published 10 days ago by Maggie
Another settler in the Alpujarras?
I enjoyed this, although there are so many books giving light hearted accounts of moving into a house abroad, and specifically in the Alpujarras. Read more
Published 11 days ago by John Torrox
The good life in a sombrero.
The story of a couple who are fast approaching retirement and feeling that they need a change in their lives. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Fitzgibbons
my review
This is a fantastic read and in my opinion an even better read than 'Driving over Lemon'. I would recommend this book for a light insight into every day living in a small Spanish... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sundown
An absolutely wonderful read!
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. If you need escapism from the british weather and you cannot go and live in Spain then this is the next best thing! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anjie
Half way through, I ordered the sequel
This book is a must for anyone thinking of moving to Southern Spain and living in the a village or the country away from the Costas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peter_Izn
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Having spotted chicken ,mules and two old fools months ago i put it on my wish list to remind me to read at a later date. On getting a kindle this was the first book i downloaded. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Y. J. Freeman
A great read :)
Found these while looking for books for my new kindle, so glad I did, I have just finished Chickens,mules.... Read more
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