Driving Over Lemons An Optimist in Spain
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain by Chris Stewart is a humorous and engaging account of a family’s journey to establish a home in the picturesque Alpujarra Mountains of southern Spain. Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on May 8, 2001, this 272-page book is written in English and chronicles the challenges and joys faced by Stewart and his wife, Ana, as they navigate life on their newly acquired sheep farm, which is lacking basic amenities.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of rural life, filled with charming anecdotes about the local community and the colorful characters they encounter, including farmers and expatriates. The narrative reflects Stewart’s optimistic outlook and adaptability as he embraces the rugged beauty of his surroundings and the quirks of his new lifestyle. This edition offers insights into travel, personal memoirs, and the unique experiences of living in Spain, making it a delightful read for those interested in travel and cultural exploration.
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A funny, generous, wonderfully written account of a family making a life and home in remote but enchanting southern Spain—from the first drummer of the rock band Genesis.
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 essentials—running 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 entrée 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 way—among them farmers, including the ever-resourceful Domingo, other expatriates and artists—Chris and Ana Stewart build an enviable life, complete with a child and dogs, in a country far from home.
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