Italian Education by Tim Parks Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Italian Education
Book Review: Growing up Italian
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this book (as I enjoyed most of Parks' others) particularly because it was an interesting look at parents and children, and especially how our childhoods create the adults who fit into a certain milieu. How does an Italian/British/American child grow up into an adult that can navigate the ins and outs of the particular culture to which it belongs? It's an interesting topic for me, especially as I'm an American who mostly grew up overseas, and I was interested in Parks' musings on how his children would grow up with radically different assumptions about how the world works than he did.
Unlike some reviewers, I didn't notice Parks being especially whiny, and for me the book captured my interest throughout.
Book Review: Interesting and amusing view of Italians
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw many Italians in this book that I seem to know personally. Amusing and very insightful in the first half, the story line got bogged down towards the end and I found myself skipping pages. Difficult though it must be to categorize a whole nation it helped me understand the Italians I know a little better. Will now go out and buy Italian neighbours.Book Review: Interesting read
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this sequel to Italian Neighbors. Mr. Parks gives us a glimpse into the real Italian family and day to day life.Book Review: Italy
Summary: 4 Stars
great book. funny and insightful take on Italian life. Highly recommendedBook Review: Living in Italy/Italian life
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read two of Tim Parks books and have even sent them to my daughter who recently moved to Italy. His books talk about real life things in Italy that she has also encountered.
It was enjoyable reading them in succession because I could see how he had been adapting to the new culture and different ways of doing things.
A must read for anyone thinking about moving to Italy and a pleasant read for anyone who wants to learn more about the "real" country of Italy. It's not the touristy stuff it's the regular people stuff and it's a fun read.