Böcker av Carla Bastos

Bitter political partisanship. Rampant gun violence. Racial hatred and police killings. A pandemic that took one million lives. Inflation not seen in decades. A perfect storm of events that converged to create the phenomenon sweeping the nation - The Great American Exodus.When remote work became all the rage and countries worldwide began offering incentives to relocate, countless Americans realized the big move they'd dreamed of might actually be doable. As one of those who took the plunge, Bastos chronicles her road to retirement in Italy, from conception to moving day to finding her comfort zone, all in the midst of a pandemic. She shares her checklists, headaches and horror stories, successes and pleasant surprises along the way. Getting Out will provide encouragement, wisdom, helpful hints and warnings to aspiring expats everywhere.While the journey is not for the faint of heart, Bastos assures us it is indeed doable. And, with proper planning and preparation, it will be worth every step.

Forrest Gump's mom prepared her son for the road ahead by explaining that life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get. So, too, is our Christian walk. There's no way to know what's around the next corner. But, there are ways to prepare -- to expect the unexpected and not be caught unawares. No matter where you are in your journey, The Walk will help you to navigate even the craggiest paths with sure footing. You'll learn to make the most of the ups and downs, the layers, flavors, and colors, the in-your-face disasters and pleasant, subtle nuances that make up this great adventure known as the Christian walk.ABOUT THE AUTHORCarla Bastos is a freelance writer and former missionary. Having traveled the world and written extensively about her journeys, she says her walk has been many things, but never dull. Carla holds degrees in Christian Education and Christian Counseling, and makes her home in New Mexico.