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Errant in Iberia [Kindle Edition]

Ben Curtis (Author)

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Length: 148 pages (Contains Real Page Numbers)
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Product Description

A life-changing move to Spain...

This is the inspirational story of moving to a new country with nothing, then really living your dreams.

Turning up in Madrid without a word of Spanish, Ben soon finds a job, beautiful language exchanges, amazing journeys to the depths of Spain, and wild fiestas.

Then he meets Marina, buys a scarily run-down flat in Madrid’s wild Lavapies neighbourhood, and really takes the cultural plunge.

Incomprehensible meals with endless Spanish in-laws, residents’ meetings where not only his flat but his whole livelihood, and sanity, are on the line... Not to mention Medallion Manolo, the hunter-builder from hell…

Errant in Iberia is a complete picture of the troubles and delights of a new life abroad, of Spain as it enters the 21st Century, and of Spain’s most intriguing travel destinations.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 797 KB
Print Length: 148 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1411652592
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Ben Curtis (1 Jun 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B0053YIF46
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #48,028 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought I'd just landed in the middle of Lavapies. 25 Dec 2011

By Pilar

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I mainly bought this book because I was curious to see how Spain was seen through British eyes. I have lived in London myself for quite a while now and, though I think I have gained enough distance from Spain to see what a visitor might see, I was curious about the book.

I really was very pleasantly surprised. It's a warm book; it's an honest book; it's a funny book.

If you know Madrid, you will love it. If you've never been there, it will give you a good idea what life might feel like as a visitor. It's also interesting to see the protagonist escape Madrid and his vision of some of Spain's traditions, such as the Fallas.

"I have yet to see anything in Spain quite so astonishing as the civic irresponsibilities that take place during Las Fallas. There is something wonderfully liberating about the whole thing, that makes you realise how much the British might benefit if the powers that be were just a little less up-tight about health and safety."

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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful 15 Dec 2010

By P. Lloyd

Format:Paperback

What a fantastic read, Ben describes how fate took him to Spain when least expected, and where he created a new life; meeting a young Spanish girl and eventually getting married. This book is hard to put down, with a strong narrative and quite beautiful descriptions of Spanish customs and ways of life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read 5 Feb 2012

By malaika

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To get the not so good bit out of the way first, yes a few typos and the 'Waterloo Station' error but actually does that detract from this engaging book about an Englishman finding his way in Spain? .. No, I don't think so.

Although, in my opinion, Madrid is not one of the great capital cities of the world Ben goes a long way to explain why it is a city some, me included, must always go back to again and again or never quite leave..

When I finished this book I was delighted to see that Ben and his wife have gone on to create an on-line language business and an occasional blog (occasional owing to the demands of the business and family life).

So in sum you have a delightful and always insightful look into Spain and a young man starting out in life ... and should you wish to update or learn modern peninsular Spanish expressions, it looks like Ben and Marina can help.

A delight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read

Really enjoyed this book, gave me a interesting look at Madrid where I'll be staying for a few weeks in Aug/ Sept decimate 5 stars from me.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Ben not only writes about the area of Spain where he lives but also visits other areas. See his web site.

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