This book immediately caught my attention with the title and cover. As an Italian woman, I wanted to read about another woman's Italian journey. Looking at the author's last name, I initially thought this was an Italian woman who married a middle eastern man and got his last name. However, I soon realized Kamin was indeed Iranian of her own birthright and moved from Iran to London to Italy. As a fashion magazine editor who was overweight, depressed, and getting over a breakup, Kamin needed a change. When the opportunity to live in Italy for a year came up, she jumped on it. What follows is a 12-chapter, 12-month journey of Kamin discovering herself. She learns how to cherish life, enjoy the little moments, walk the city, eat healthy, and find love. After only a few short months in Italy, Kamin loses weight. Her fad diets of London did nothing to her waistline, whereas carb and gelato in Italy melted the pounds off! To add to the fun, each chapter ends with an Italian recipe or two. I love the whole concept of Bella Figura, of showing up the best one can be all the time. This means wearing your best dress to the market, setting a place at the dinner table by yourself, and smiling at strangers. Making friends in a genuine fashion is what Kamin did, and I am proud of her for that. In terms of romance, while not graphic, there are references to adult intimacies that make this book not suitable for children.
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