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My Greek Island Home

by Claire Lloyd
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My Greek Island Home
My Greek Island Home

City life to Greek village tranquil transformation.

If the fast pace of modern life has ever made you yearn for a simpler, more peaceful existence, "My Greek Island Home" might just be the escape you need. Claire Lloyd's personal journey from the hubbub of London to the serenity of Lesvos is more than a travel memoir; it's an invitation to reimagine life enriched by nature and community. Her vibrant photography doesn't just complement the narrative but brings the island's soul to life, offering you a window into a world where time slows, and beauty is in the everyday.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

My Greek Island Home

by Claire Lloyd
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ISBN: 9781921382581
Authors: Claire Lloyd
Publisher: Penguin Global
Date of Publication: 2013-05-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Art, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Photography, Art and Photography, Travelogue, Design, Nature, Memoir, Crafts
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 28 readers)

Description

One woman's journey from a hectic city life to rural bliss in a traditional Greek village, illustrated with stunning photography. The tang of salt in the air. Sunlight sparkling on clear blue water. Pomegranate seeds glistening like jewels in your palm. Australian artist, designer, and photographer Claire Lloyd had a successful career in London, a beautiful apartment, and a life filled with excitement and travel. However, she was beginning to feel exhausted by her life's hectic pace. One day a chance conversation with a friend led her to the Greek island of Lesvos, where she finally found what she was looking for—a sense of peace and the return of her creative drive. This book describes Claire's journey to a small village in Greece—the ancient land of gods and poets, where the seasons govern a way of life that has barely changed over thousands of years. Accompanied by Claire's stunning photographs filled with color and light, this inspirational story of reconnecting with nature and community, and finding beauty in the smallest details, will make you see the world anew.
 

City life to Greek village tranquil transformation.

If the fast pace of modern life has ever made you yearn for a simpler, more peaceful existence, "My Greek Island Home" might just be the escape you need. Claire Lloyd's personal journey from the hubbub of London to the serenity of Lesvos is more than a travel memoir; it's an invitation to reimagine life enriched by nature and community. Her vibrant photography doesn't just complement the narrative but brings the island's soul to life, offering you a window into a world where time slows, and beauty is in the everyday.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.