Behind the Doors of San Miguel de Allende6 reviews

Pomegranate Communications, 2000

From the Publisher

+ Great examples of Spanish colonial architectural details...
+ Disappointed

"Robert de Gast, author of the popular The Doors of San Miguel de Allende crosses the thresholds of homes in this historic Mexican town to discover their remarkable outdoor paradises--sunstruck, lushly colored courtyards, patios, and breezeways--that lay beyond them. Come with de Gast as he guides ...
  
  











  



  
Midlife Mavericks: Women reinventing their lives in Mexico29 reviews
Karen Blue

Universal Publishers, 2000

Good advice for adventurous Lady Boomers

+ Midlife Mavericks
+ Loved it!
+ Makes me want to pack and move
  
  











  



  
There's a Word for It in Mexico18 reviews
Boye Lafayette De Mente

McGraw-Hill, 1998

quick and to the point

I thought this book was very good. I know of no other that gets to the point more quicky without delving into lengthy narratives about the history, culture etc. As a frequent traveler and student of Mexican culture for over 40 years, I can attest to it's honest and factual information. If your ...
  
  











  



  
Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans19 reviews
Alan Riding

Vintage, 1989

Still useful despite being written 2 decades ago

+ DISTANT NEIGHBORS
+ decoding the culture
+ The Best Book in English about Mexico and Mexicans.
  
  











  



  
Choose Mexico for Retirement, 9th: Information for Travel, Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living ...7 reviews
John Howells, Don Merwin

Globe Pequot, 2005

If you buy just one book on moving to Mexico, this is it!

+ Muy bueno!
+ Retiring in Mexico
+ An excellent primer for assessing Mexico's pros and cons
+ Good book with some deficits.
  
  











  



  
The Insider's Guide to San Miguel6 reviews
Archie Dean

A. Dean, 1995

the Insiders Guide to San Miguel

+ BEST BOOK ON SAN MIGUEL
+ DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT !
+ A Great Guide
+ The BEST guide for San Miguel
  
  











  



  
On Mexican Time: A New Life in San Miguel63 reviews
Tony Cohan

Broadway, 2001

A wonderful story of a gringo and his Japonesa wife living in San Miguel de Allende

+ Wonderful...wonderful!
+ My favorite book

I absolutely loved this book!! The writer's style was such that I could vividly imagine myself in SMA during the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. The characters were so real and full of life: the gardener who had a mistress, the man who killed someone twice, the young girls who helped around the ...
  
  











  



  
The People's Guide to Mexico (Peoples Guide to Mexico)28 reviews
Carl Franz

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2002

10 stars!

+ All you need to know to live in Mexico
+ Very entertaining
+ A MUST READ
  
  











  



  
The Doors of San Miguel De Allende7 reviews
Robert de Gast

Pomegranate Communications, 1994

Great door collection!

+ Worthy of a Grander Scale

If you are looking for rustic colonial or American Southwest doors then this book is a must buy. - jim
  
  











  



  
Head for Mexico: The Renegade Guide15 reviews
Don Adams

Trafford Publishing, 2003

*****Great book***** for those who wish to live in Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!

+ Funny slice of life SOB.
+ My two cents...
+ The Renegade Guide is THE book to read before you move to Mexico.
  
  











  



  
Behind the Doors of San Miguel de Allende6 reviews

Pomegranate Communications, 2000

From the Publisher

+ Great examples of Spanish colonial architectural details...
+ Disappointed

"Robert de Gast, author of the popular The Doors of San Miguel de Allende crosses the thresholds of homes in this historic Mexican town to discover their remarkable outdoor paradises--sunstruck, lushly colored courtyards, patios, and breezeways--that lay beyond them. Come with de Gast as he guides ...
  
  











  



  
The Doors of San Miguel De Allende7 reviews
Robert de Gast

Pomegranate Communications, 1994

Great door collection!

+ Worthy of a Grander Scale

If you are looking for rustic colonial or American Southwest doors then this book is a must buy. - jim
  
  











  



  
The People's Guide to Mexico (Peoples Guide to Mexico)28 reviews
Carl Franz

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2002

10 stars!

+ All you need to know to live in Mexico
+ Very entertaining
+ A MUST READ
  
  











  



  
Head for Mexico: The Renegade Guide15 reviews
Don Adams

Trafford Publishing, 2003

*****Great book***** for those who wish to live in Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!

+ Funny slice of life SOB.
+ My two cents...
+ The Renegade Guide is THE book to read before you move to Mexico.
  
  











  



  
Midlife Mavericks: Women reinventing their lives in Mexico29 reviews
Karen Blue

Universal Publishers, 2000

Good advice for adventurous Lady Boomers

+ Midlife Mavericks
+ Loved it!
+ Makes me want to pack and move
  
  











  



  
Choose Mexico for Retirement, 9th: Information for Travel, Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living ...7 reviews
John Howells, Don Merwin

Globe Pequot, 2005

If you buy just one book on moving to Mexico, this is it!

+ Muy bueno!
+ Retiring in Mexico
+ An excellent primer for assessing Mexico's pros and cons
+ Good book with some deficits.
  
  











  



  
On Mexican Time: A New Life in San Miguel63 reviews
Tony Cohan

Broadway, 2001

A wonderful story of a gringo and his Japonesa wife living in San Miguel de Allende

+ Wonderful...wonderful!
+ My favorite book

I absolutely loved this book!! The writer's style was such that I could vividly imagine myself in SMA during the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. The characters were so real and full of life: the gardener who had a mistress, the man who killed someone twice, the young girls who helped around the ...
  
  











  



  
The Insider's Guide to San Miguel6 reviews
Archie Dean

A. Dean, 1995

the Insiders Guide to San Miguel

+ BEST BOOK ON SAN MIGUEL
+ DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT !
+ A Great Guide
+ The BEST guide for San Miguel
  
  











  



  
Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans19 reviews
Alan Riding

Vintage, 1989

Still useful despite being written 2 decades ago

+ DISTANT NEIGHBORS
+ decoding the culture
+ The Best Book in English about Mexico and Mexicans.
  
  











  



  
There's a Word for It in Mexico18 reviews
Boye Lafayette De Mente

McGraw-Hill, 1998

quick and to the point

I thought this book was very good. I know of no other that gets to the point more quicky without delving into lengthy narratives about the history, culture etc. As a frequent traveler and student of Mexican culture for over 40 years, I can attest to it's honest and factual information. If your ...