Halfway to Each Other: How a year in Italy brought our family home.

Written by Susan Pohlman

"Tired of each other and completely disillusioned with married life, Susan and Tim Pohlman are wrapping up a business trip in Italy. They have just one day left to spend together with no agenda before they go home to California, to start divorce proceedings and finally move onto separate lives.

But during their last day as they walked along the Italian Riviera, Tim fantasized aloud that, perhaps, they could live there. Susan initially dismissed the notion as nonsense, but found herself inexplicably overwhelmed with a desire to give the marriage another try. Defying all logic, the couple found a school for their children and signed a lease for an apartment. Their therapist called it "an elaborate scheme of avoidance at best."

But maybe, Susan thought, a life in such a charmed setting could help them find their way back to each other."

A true story...Susan and her hubby Tim with children Matt and Katie leave LA to spend a year in Italy. Not only are they dealing with a broken marriage and tween children but living in a non-english speaking country. How brave!

Through lots of trial and error and relying on each other the family learns a whole new way of life. The modern day conveniences are long forgotten as the family is introduced to public transportation, fresh food cooking (no fast food here), gypsies, new customs, a lack of electronics, new friends and a new school system.

Relationships are mended and sweet family moments are captured as the family lives and travels through Italy truly appreciating what they have in each other.

The way Susan writes about the beauty of Italy transports the reader to a different place. Not only is the book inspirational but it's funny! The boarding of the train in chapter 44 will have you rolling on the floor.

Halfway to Each Other...Mamma Read, Mamma Approved!

You can purchase your copy HERE
Release Date: September 2009