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Driving Over Lemons
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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No sooner had Chris Stewart set eyes on El Valero than he handed over a check. Now all he had to do was explain to Ana, his wife that they were the proud owners of an isolated sheep farm in the Alpujarra Mountains in Southern Spain. That was the easy part. Lush with olive, lemon, and almond groves, the farm lacks a few essentialsrunning water, electricity, an access road. And then there's the problem of rapacious Pedro Romero, the previous owner who refuses to leave. A perpetual optimist, whose skill as a sheepshearer provides an ideal entre into his new community, Stewart also possesses an unflappable spirit that, we soon learn, nothing can diminish. Wholly enchanted by the rugged terrain of the hillside and the people they meet along the wayamong them farmers, including the ever-resourceful Domingo, other expatriates and artistsChris and Ana Stewart build an enviable life, complete with a child and dogs, in a country far from home. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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ErikasMindfulShelf
ErikasMindfulShelf
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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Your book is coming home with some extra goodies. #lmpbc #round4 #groupd Sending it out today. @LazyDays

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robinb Awww, so cute! 5y
ErikasMindfulShelf Thanks @robinb 5y
DarcysMom What a sweetie! 5y
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ErikasMindfulShelf Thanks @DarcysMom 5y
LazyDays awww how cute! Thank you💗😘 5y
ErikasMindfulShelf Thanks @LazyDays 5y
valeriegeary Boop! 👉 5y
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ErikasMindfulShelf
ErikasMindfulShelf
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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I usually only listen to non-fiction because I never seem to get through them if I read them. This made me a bit worried starting this book, but it read so easily. I quite enjoyed reading about Chris making a life in Spain. 4⭐️ This is the last book in #LMPBC #round4 #groupd Heading back home to its owner soon @LazyDays

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LazyDays 💗 5y
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DarcysMom
DarcysMom
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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#LMPBC
@irre @LazyDays @cherinium
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ErikasMindfulShelf Looking forward to reading it! 5y
DarcysMom @irre It should arrive on Monday 5y
LazyDays He really did make it sound like a grand adventure! 5y
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ErikasMindfulShelf Thanks! Can‘t wait! 5y
ErikasMindfulShelf I got it Monday. Thanks! 5y
DarcysMom @irre 👍👍 5y
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DarcysMom
DarcysMom
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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#LMPBC #round4

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DarcysMom
DarcysMom
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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@cherinium I am late in posting this! I received the book and your adorable card several days ago. Elephants are my very favorite! 🐘🐘🐘
#LMPBC #round4
@LazyDays @irre

LazyDays 😊 5y
Tanisha_A Biggest high-5 on elephants being a favourite! 🐘 5y
DarcysMom @Tanisha_A aren't they the best? 🐘💜🐘💜🐘 5y
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Teafiend
Teafiend
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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This book was so full of fantastic stories that it makes me think I can buy a dilapidated farm and sheer sheep. It was charming and I just loved it

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TCLinrow
TCLinrow
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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I have to admit I only read this book because of the title... it was too weird to ignore! 😂
In the end though I did really enjoy the story. And expat moves to Spain with his wife to start a new life, and this follows the rollercoaster ride that is their life. I liked Chris' optimism in the face of adversity, and the cast of lovable locals. A fun little read 😊 ❤🧡💛
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Rebesta I‘ve read books just because the title was odd too. I‘ve also been guilty of buying books because I liked the cover art. 6y
TCLinrow @Rebesta is that not how you're meant to pick books? 😉 I pick most of mine that way if I'm honest. Pretty covers, weird names or recommendations from friends 😊 6y
Rebesta @TCLinrow - Come to think of it, I don't think I've picked them any other way. :-) 6y
Moony It sounds really funny! 6y
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PatienceFortitude
PatienceFortitude
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain | Chris Stewart
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I caught a cold after #BookExpo alas! Reading a library book #sickday #ugh #achoo

LiteraryinLawrence Feel better soon! 6y
Tamra A good thing you had picked up some books! 6y
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