He Flew to Italy to Find Himself, Not to Lose His Heart. When Michael Francis joins an Italian for Beginners class, his ambitions are modest:Order a decent coffee Ask for directions Maybe impress a waiter or two What follows is anything but modest. From standoffs with cantankerous street vendors to white-knuckle bus rides along cliff-edge mountain roads, Michael stumbles headlong into a country no guidebook prepared him for, and into a whirlwind romance that nobody saw coming, least of all himself. Clever, heartwarming, and laugh-out-loud funny, Only in Italy is the perfect read for anyone who has ever thrown themselves into something new, only to discover that chaos, confusion, and unexpected detours are the whole point. Fans of Bill Bryson, A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun will feel right at home. Get your copy of Only in Italy now, and discover the best adventures are the ones you never planned for.