The Parthenon Paradox: Rivers of Redemption - Couverture souple

Barber, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1916574998 ISBN 13 : 9781916574991

Editeur : Peter Barber, 2025

Synopsis

Winner of the Global book awards. Gold medal.
After years of dreaming, Peter and his fiery Greek wife Alex settle in a sun-drenched village hoping for paradise. But paradise comes at a price when a devastating flood obliterates everything they’ve built. As they contend with mud, chaos, and legal nightmares instigated by a spiteful neighbour, their village’s true character emerges, in moments of absurdity, kindness, and deep community bonds. The Parthenon Paradox is a memoir that weaves humour, heartbreak, and hope into a story about what it means to rebuild not only a home, but trust, and choosing whether to fight or to forgive.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter Barber - Author BiographyPeter Barber is a bestselling author known for his humorous and heartfelt memoirs about life in Greece. Originally from the UK, Peter swapped the grey skies of England for the sun-drenched chaos of a Greek village, where he and his fiery Greek wife, Alex, embarked on a journey filled with adventure, cultural mishaps, and unexpected lessons in resilience.His Parthenon series-A Parthenon on Our Roof, A Parthenon in Pefki, and The Parthenon Paradox: Rivers of Redemption-has captivated readers worldwide, blending laugh-out-loud storytelling with poignant reflections on community, adversity, and the unpredictable charm of Greek life. His books explore the quirks of Anglo-Greek relationships, the joys (and frustrations) of navigating Greek bureaucracy, and the profound kindness of the people around him.Since self-publishing in 2022, Peter's books have sold nearly 30,000 copies, topping bestseller charts in multiple categories. His writing has struck a chord with readers who dream of Mediterranean escapism, who have faced their own battles with cultural adaptation, or who simply love a good story told with warmth, wit, and honesty.When he's not writing, Peter can be found sipping Greek coffee at a taverna, attempting (and failing) to argue with Alex, or watching the sunset over the Aegean from the very Parthenon he built on his own rooftop.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Peter Barber
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1916574998
• ISBN 13: 9781916574991
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 318
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