Book 2 of the Peloponnese seriesHomers Where The Heart Is continues the story where the acclaimed first travel memoir (Things Can Only Get Feta) left off. Two journalists and their crazy terrier are in the second year of their riotous adventure, living in the Mani region of southern Greece, and sharing an olive grove with their new Greek landlords.The location seems perfect, apart from Greeks on the edge, a gun-toting neighbour and a she-wolf with a shady past. But the couple soon face their biggest challenge yet, as they are pulled into the chaos of the countrys worsening economic crisis - along with some of the original village characters from Feta - as Greece faces a disastrous exit from the eurozone. This candid and humorous memoir is also the story of the authors lifelong passion for Greece and its people. Woven into the narrative is Marjorys back story from another dark time, during the military dictatorship in the 1970s in Athens. It reveals as much about Greece as it does about her own personal journey. This edition contains the author's own photographs of southern Greece and some of the places mentioned in the book. REVIEWS "Marjory is a skilled wordsmith who has combined her journalistic expertise and story-telling flair to create a highly laudable sequel to Things Can Only Get Feta." - Peter Kerr, best- selling author of Snowball Oranges "Through her stories, sentiments and humor, we see and feel her love for Greece. Put this at the top of your summer reading list." - Maria A. Karamitsos, Founder and Editor, WindyCity Greek, Chicago "Beautifully written, at times funny and always insightful. What more could you ask." - Richard Clark, author of the Greek Notebook series "Marjory takes us on an odyssey with mind, heart and great skill. I loved reading this book." - Pamela Jane Rogers, author of Greekscapes. "Another wonderful book by Marjory McGinn. The ending tugged at my heart." - Linda Fagioli-Katsiotas, author of Greek memoir, The Nifi. "Beautifully written. Her historic insight gives this book a gravitas far beyond its genre without taking anything away from a charming read." - Anthony Hooper, author of The Glass Lie. "A fascinating and heartwarming memoir. I absolutely loved this book and had a huge lump in my throat at the end of it." - Valerie Poore, author of Watery Ways.
A**R
If you love the 'real Greece' - this book is for you- A MUST READ!
This is a beautifully written book for anyone who loves Greece and the culture of the country. I had already read 'Things can only get Feta' which I enjoyed; but I loved this even more and had a job to put it down. The continuing story of Marjory, her husband and their little dog living in the Mani alongside their Greek neighbours and friends really does sum up accurately all that is wonderful about the Greek way of life. Marjory shares her experiences of happy days, comical situations and some less easy times as in some parts the book reflects the difficulties imposed upon the people by the current economic constraints and how in earlier years there were similar problems. Reading this whilst hearing the wind blow during an English autumn; lit a little flame in my heart and made me feel as though I was back in Greece too. I believe that there will be another book next year [2016] and I look forward to it with eager anticipation!
T**R
If you enjoyed Feta you will love this book
'Homer's' takes up the story where the author left off with 'Things Can Only Get Feta'. If you enjoyed Feta you will love this book. Beautifully written (you can see why she was a gifted journalist) she brings her characters and locations to life with an easy charm. However, this books differs from Feta in one important regard, as she enlightens her readers to a different Greece under the dictators of the 1970s. Her historical insight gives this book a gravitas far beyond its genre without taking anything away from a charming read. I had to ration myself to so many pages a day, simply because I didn't want to finish the book. Yes it is that good. As usual Marjory leaves you wanting more, just like all the great authors do.
J**N
Makes you want to live in Greece
Really enjoyed the second book detailing Marjory's stay in the Peloponnese. Once again we meet old favourites such as Fotini and of course some new characters too. This book has really made me want to explore a region that I barely know.Now looking forward to reading the final part in the series.
M**T
These books have reminded me of Greece's true essence. I can't wait to read the next.
I bough this book for my wife. Her thoughts below."I've just finished reading the second book in this series, Homer's Where the Heart Is, and have just ordered the third.Being half Greek (my father is from Patras and my mother is from Snowdonia), I found the books to be funny at times, sad at others, but atthe same time portraying Greece in a positive way, despite all its shortcomings.Being half and half makes me quite schizophrenic, in that when I am in Greece I am far more British, but when I am in the UK I am far more Greek.
L**M
It's All Greek To Me
Read Marjory McGinn's first novel Things Can Only Get Feta (great titles by the way) and fell in love with Greece, and the magic has worked again.I have been to many of the Greek Islands so can understand a lot that she writes about. A wonderful read with a cup of tea on a rainy British summers day!
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