Under the Tuscan Sun February 23, 2009

Marion Carnegie Library’s “Read the Movie, Watch the Book” program selection for February is Under the Tuscan Sun. Each month the library chooses a new book and film combination. Participation is open to all community members, who may participate by reading the book, watching the movie or doing both. Discussion time will be available after the movie.

Under the Tuscan Sun is loosely based on the 1996 autobiographical memoir Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy by Frances Mayes. The 2003 movie tells the story of Frances, who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Divorced, unhappy and scared to move on, she blossoms on a trip to Tuscany, where she impulsively buys a house. In the process of renovating, she begins to rebuild her life. It is rated PG-13.

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