Carol M. Merchasin

Ms Carol Merchasin moved from the United States to the town of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. This book, which is more like a collection of humorous essays, describes her experiences living in another country and experiencing another culture. I thought it was interesting to read as preparation for a trip to Mexico. I did actually see more and understand more as a result of reading this book. On the other hand, I am not an American, so some of the chapters were really quite incomprehensible to me, especially the part about her daughter's wedding. Also I thought she didn't go very deep, which is probably caused by the fact that she doesn't speak Spanish all too well, and remains an outsider peeking in. Compared to another book I just read by a Dutch journalist about her experiences living in Mexico, this one safely stays away from politics and the raw edges of Mexican society. However, it was an enjoyable read overall.… (altro)