{"product_id":"9781642970722","title":"The Italian Soul","description":"Author: Judith Valente\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781642970722\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Red Wheel\/Weiser\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a book for spiritual seekers and all who want to bring a piece of the Italian way of life into their own homes.'  James Martin, SJ, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning to Pray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a pilgrimage of the heart, a journey toward change that will allow you to approach life with a more contemplative stance and recreate a sense of \u003ci\u003ela dolce vita \u003c\/i\u003e the sweet life  wherever you may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, Judith Valente shares personal stories and insights into the Italian way of life that she experienced as she strolled the streets of this charming country. Focusing on the attitudes, traditions, and practices that make the people of Italy role models for experiencing delight amid the demands and distractions of ordinary living, she observed how they\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehave a deep appreciation for quality and aesthetics,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evalue taking the time to savour the little moments in life,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshow a strong sense of community and make room for leisure and personal care, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehonour their dead and have a deep respect for tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, it explores the contemplative practices and attitudes that seem to come naturally to a people who have made an art of living and working joyfully. A cross between a travel dispatch and a spirituality guide for seekers who eschew traditional religious practices but yearn for ways to bring more balance, sanity, and a greater sense of the transcendent into their daily lives. \u003ci\u003eThe Italian Soul\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will change the way you look at life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836314177694,"sku":"ADS-9781642970722","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781642970722.jpg?v=1778737729","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781642970722","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}