"Fala Portugues' Or Are You English" Book By Jenny

[FalaPortugues]

Dear Carvoeiro Forum Users,

This is just a small announcement to let you know that the Jenny Grainer's book "'Fala Portugues' Or Are You English' is now available to buy from www.ebay.co.uk for both UK and Portugal based residents. Postage is only £1 in either country. European postage is £1.50 and everywhere else is £2.

Simply search for 'Portugal book' or 'Portuguese book' at www.ebay.co.uk to find the auction for this title, where you can buy a Signed 1st Edition copy immediately with the 'Buy It Now' feature, or place a bid on a 7 day auction.

This is a charming book about life in the Algarve and Portugal as seen through the eyes of Jenny Grainer over the past 35 years, full of true characters and memorable stories. Jenny is also known for her Algarve News column 'Now & Then' as well as many articles in publications such as Virgin and Easyjet in-flight magazines.

If you have any questions at all, please e-mail sophiewehr@hotmail.com and I will be happy to help ;o)

Sophie Wehr

[Mike,Chislehurst]

Sounds very interesting Sophie, how about some paid for snippets on the the web site?

[FalaPortugues]

Here are some comments/snippets from people who have read this book - I hope it helps to give a better idea of readers' opinions:

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Readers Comments
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"I received the book and I thoroughly enjoyed it - my only complaint is that it's too short, I could have gone on reading for hours more! I shall certainly recommend the book to others." Mr Stephen Heneghan, Swansea, UK (E-Bay Member)

"I came to live in the Algarve in 1965 and have watched an undiscovered corner of Southern Europe turn into the thriving tourist-orientated Province it is today. Jenny’s stories evoked many memories of those early days, when some of us were fortunate enough to share the life-style of the farming and fisher-folk, whose land we invaded. For me, reading her book was a pleasantly nostalgic experience." Harry Warner, Santa Barbara de Nexe (Portugal)
"Jenny Grainer’s stories picturesquely recount scenes commonly seen some twenty odd years ago." M.C. Tannock, Portimão (Portugal)

"Along with many others, I like Jenny Grainer’s informative stories about the way life was lived here before I arrived in the Algarve." R.E. Laverey, Carvoeiro (Portugal)

"…I enjoy reading her stories because they bring back the past,…these people were real folk and …were interested in us ‘foreigners’ too." Siãn Hughes-Roberts, Carvoeiro (Portugal)

"… I have to say I was delighted with the tale of ‘Fernanda’ and so were my Portuguese friends." Geoff Cooper, Sintra (Portugal)

[Ellie]

Ill certainly be buying this one !
I had the pleasure of meeting Jenny..when Bev showed me round the offices of 'The News' on my recent visit. A lovely friendly lady and I look forward very much to reading 'Fala Portuguese' and of her life in Algarve.
Im sure..in fact I know..i will learn a lot and has someone has said on the comments ..will love reading about those times and of real characters.
Well done Jenny..I appreciate all the work that must have gone into the book and I wish you lots &lots of luck
P.S. Just to say ..really enjoyed meeting all at 'The News'..sense of family atmosphere..and well understand why Bev enjoys her work there so much!...love & best wishes.ellie

[FalaPortugues]

Dear Ellie,

Thanks for your comments - they have been passed on to the lady herself ;o)

If you (or any other Carvoeiro forum user) would prefer to buy a book without going through E-Bay just drop me an e-mail at sophiewehr@hotmail.com and I can arrange for a copy to be sent 1st class post. These are the signed first editions (I have 5 left of these) the next lot will probably be the 2nd edition.

Sophie

[Ellie]

Thanks Sophie....Ill do that !
Give Jenny my best won't you

[FalaPortugues]

Jenny Grainer's book is now also 'findable' on www.ebay.co.uk by searching for 'Fala Portugues' as of today 6th May, as well as searching for 'Portugal Book' or 'Portuguese book'.

You can also browse the books category and find it under 'Non-Fiction Signed First Editions' and also in the 'Non-Fiction Travel' section.

Bet the weather there is better than here in the UK - you lucky, lucky people!

Sophie Wehr