Gringos in Paradise: An American Couple Builds Their Retirement Dream House in a Seaside Village in Mexico
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (909 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743276361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Must read!" according to wayne chiavacci. The dream of building our home and Mexico and the Mexican go-arounds and the obstacles we have have survived are similar. I laughed out loud and it felt good!We love our home in San Felipe, Baja Norte, overlooking the beautiful Sea of Cortez! We have been blessed!Would I do it all over again? You betcha!. "Excellent Read and How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Living and Building in Mexico" according to Richard Luxton. I just finished reading this book on my Kindle and thought I would write and express how much I enjoyed reading it. I read it back to back with "God's Middle Finger": Into the Lawless Heart of the Sierra Madre" which I thought perpetuated all the stereotypes of Mexicans possible.Everything happens in that author's head -and actually nothing happens to him that isnt a direct result of his own idiocy.This book on the other hand is a must read for anyone thinking of retiring to Mexico - let alone buying land and building their own home. The author offers a gentle, laconic view of the people who work with him on his dream home.. Gringos In Paradise:An American Couple Builds their Retirement Dream House in Mexico I really enjoyed reading this memoir a lot. It has good descriptions, honesty, and humor. It's written in such a friendly, personal way that I would love to go meet the authors! More photos would garner that last star!Dee BratcherArlington, TX
Gringos in Paradise was selected by Barnes and Noble for its annual "Discover Great Writers" program, to which Golson says, "About time!" He and his wife Thia Golson also wrote Retirement Without Borders, which was called "the" guide on how to retire abroad. Barry Golson has written extensively about living and traveling abroa
On impulse, Golson and his wife also bought land in their favorite spot, the Mexican seaside village of Sayulita. . In the end, the house-building process became their vehicle for cultural transplantation; by the time their home was finished, the Golsons knew a lot more about Mexican village life and felt totally comfortable with their new neighbors. Returning to build their home, they realized their cliffside property was impractical; with the remainder of their savings, they bought more land and started their dream house. With a modest nest egg and an urge for sunshine and adventure, he and his wife traveled Mexico researching American retirees for an AARP article that eventually won a Lowell Thomas award and became the seed for this funny and practical book. From Publishers Weekly After a career in publishing (as executive editor of Playboy and TV Guide), Golson decided it was time to plan for retirement. As with most
With humor and charm, Golson details the year he and his wife spent settling into their new life and planning and building their dream home. Before long, the Golsons had been absorbed into the rhythms and routines of village life: they adopted a pair of iguanas named Iggy Pop and Iggy Mom, got sick and got cured by a doctor who charged them sixteen dollars a visit, made lasting friends with Mexicans and fellow expatriates, and discovered the skill and artistry of local craftsmen. As much about family and friendship as about house-building, Gringos in Paradise is an immensely readable and illuminating book about finding a personal paradise and making it a home.. A year later, he and his wife Thia were taking part in the growing trend of retiring abroad. A Year in Provence meets Mr. They engaged a Mexican architect, builder, and landscape designer who not only built their home but also changed their lives; encountered uproariously odd bureaucracy; and ultimately experienced a lifetime's worth of education about the challenges and advantages of living in Mexico. The Golsons lived (and are still living) the dream of many -- not only of going off to a tropical paradise but also of building something beautiful, be