Gringos in Paradise
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A lighthearted account of the award-winning journalist author's year-long effort to build his dream home in Mexico describes how he and his wife moved to a fishing village on the Pacific coast, forged relationships with locals and fellow ex-pats, and shared the joys and pitfalls of personal house building. 25,000 first printing.
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This one took me a while because there is so much information in this book. I wouldn't say that it was too much. I wouldn't say that I was bored or frustrated by the details. There were times when I was overwhelmed, so I couldn't sit for hours at a time and read it. However, the setting and characters were fabulous. I really fell in love with several of them and learned quite a bit along the way about Mexico and retirement in general.
I'm not sure that I would call it a must read for anyone. But if you enjoy reading slowly through a memoir, pick this one up. I think you will be enjoy spending time with these people.
Ah! A happy moving and starting over story. Too often these stories end with the movees moving home and starting over again. The Golsons try retirement in Mexico and end up with many new friends, a palatial home, and a relaxed new life in a small Mexican village. Even the home building went smoothly. Astonishing.
