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| Falling...in Love with San Miguel: Retiring to Mexico on Social Security | 
 enlarge | Authors: Carol Schmidt, Norma Hair
Publisher: Salsa Verde Press
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (37 reviews)
Sales Rank: 158628
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 300
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0978728629
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780978728625
ASIN: 0978728629
Publication Date: September 5, 2006
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Product Description
Thinking about retiring to Mexico? San Miguel de Allende, for 50 years an art colony drawing many U.S., Canadian and British citizens seeking an exciting and affordable change of pace for their retirement, is located 165 miles northwest of Mexico City on the central plateau. This book is the story of two women who made the leap to a whole new way of life, retiring on Social Security even to a town considered one of the most expensive, and desirable, in Mexico. They share their joys, their mistakes, their problems, their new outlook on life in this very personal love story to San Miguel. They describe in vivid detail the almost-daily fiestas, their humorous errors in learning Spanish, and their new outlook on world history from learning Mexicans' point of view. They even tell what they pay for almost everything, from hospital visits to ice cream cones. And they're living a far better life than anywhere in the U.S. on Social Security, even in a town where people keep saying it can't be done. They're doing it, and they tell you how.
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reading this- is like sitting on Carols and Norma's shoulder ..... September 8, 2008
........ during their first 12 months of "Life in San Miguel". I have not been there yet (in person), but I am sure, it is as helpful for people, who want to visit (like me), for those, thinking to live there more permanently, or even for those who move there for "rest of their lives". I loved the very personal letter-writing style of the authors, and nothing ever felt gossipy. After finishing the book I had a better understanding, what will await me in this wonderful Mexican city, when I can finally visit there next spring. I also enjoyed the carefully deliberate approach of the authors of staying alert to their limits of loving to live there, being a part of the community, and accepting that they may never understand many aspects of Mexican life and history. The authors never claim to be San Miguel experts ... but surely they are San Miguel lovers.
Just Like Being There - Wonderfully Written Book September 6, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed Falling In Love with San Miguel! After reading it I almost feel like I've been there and now I can't wait to go there. I picked up information in this book that will make my upcoming visit there much easier and more interesting and will give me a better feel for the people who live there. I'd definately recommend this read to anyone who is planning a visit to San Miguel or who has already been there and would like the inside scoop on what it's like to live there.
I think I am falling in love, too! August 25, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is great. Carol has delightfully shared her impressions of San Miguel de Allende which have made me hungry for more. Beyond that, she has revealed life lessons learned as well as a few of her own philosophical/ethical views. Carol Schmidt and Norma Hair have stirred up my desire to taste the food, experience the culture and dive deeper into the history of SMA.
FUTURE MEXICO SUNBIRD August 16, 2008
I TRULY ENJOYED THIS BOOK !!! IT WAS INTROSPECTIVE AND COVERED ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIFE. I AM CLOSE TO BEING IN CAROL AND NORMAS AGE GROUP AND FOUND THIS BOOK VERY APPROPRIATE. I HOPE TO BE A SUNBIRD WITHIN THE NEXT FEW YEARS (SPENDING MY SUMMERS IN MEXICO) AND FOUND THIS BOOK VERY WORTHWHILE. SHARON A.
Fascinating, fun, empowering August 11, 2008
This book makes for such enjoyable reading you don't realize how much you are learning about the multi-faceted culture of Mexico and the unique town of San Miguel. We are fortunate two such intelligent and hip women took on this project. The information is down-to-earth and at the same time poetic in expressing a heartfelt appreciation for the beauty of San Miguel and its people. The authors are remarkably non-ethnocentric, a refreshing quality in this day and age. You may find yourself wishing that you too could begin an adventure like this one. Carol and Norma quite strongly tell you, Yes, you can.
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