I Wouldn't Leave Rome to Go to Heaven

by Joie Davidow

In this wise and funny novel, three single women, all expatriates living in Rome, face middle Margaret walked out on her husband as soon as her son was old enough to leave home, and she's never regretted it. She relishes her solitary lifestyle until illness threatens her independence. Katja, a former model, still believes that Mr. Right will come along, and she fights hard to stay beautiful until he does. Francesca has recently ended a relationship with a man she hopes will be her last big mistake. She wants to slink into a cozy old age alone, but the dark-eyed men of Rome are impossible to ignore. Cover illustration by Augusto Ranocchi Author photo by Rudi Weislein

180 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2008

Reviews

[Terri Dixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book after discussing a project with the author, and it's something that I rarely do, because I fancy certain story lines and genres. That being said, This fabulous book with its romantic settings and eclectic characters really won my heart. It doesn't follow a standard formula, leaving it extremely original. I had a hard time putting it down even when my eyes were closing. It didn't have a Disney happy ending, but it had a real life ending that also left me feeling hopeful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that likes to read a down to Earth yet feel good story.

[DMae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books set in Rome. I identified with the characters and their lives there.