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Sicilian Splendors

Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart

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Sicilian Splendors

By: John Keahey
Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
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From Palermo to Castiglione di Sicilia to Alimena, Sicily holds great secrets from the past and unspoken promises. Tradition, in the form of festivals, the written word, photographs, and song, reverberates through village walls. Now, slowly shaking itself free of the Mafia, Sicily is opening itself up to visitors in ways it never has before.

Sicilian Splendors explores the history, politics, food, Mafia, and people which John Keahey encounters throughout his travels during his return to Sicily. Through conversing with natives and immersing himself in culture, Keahey illustrates a brand new Sicily no one has ever talked about before.

Villagers, eager to welcome tourism and impart awareness of their cultural background, greet Keahey for meals and drink and walk him through their winding streets. They share stories of well-known writers, such as Maria Messina, who have found inspiration in Sicily's villages. Keahey's never-ending curiosity as a traveler shines light on Sicily's mythical mysteries and portrays the island not only through his eyes but also through Sicily's heart.

©2018 John Keahey (P)2018 Tantor Europe Italy Travel Writing & Commentary Western Europe Village Middle Ages

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This is much better than the normal travelogues. The author/narrator have a passion for the island and it becomes obvious, bringing you into the journey

Good journey through Sicily

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Fascinating detail and information, but regrettably this is the first audiobook I have given up on because I found the delivery of the narrator so jarring. Very clear but slow, robotic, and bizarre intonation and phrasing that just does not flow and spoils the text.

Interesting book, spoiled by narration

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