{"product_id":"messages-from-florence-hardcover","title":"Messages From Florence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelinda Gallo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMESSAGES FROM FLORENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e by Melinda Gallo illustrates how Florence \"whispered messages\" to her about living a more present and open-hearted life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book documents the author's personal transformation while living as an American expat in Florence after her job in Paris ended. While meandering through the city's gardens, running along the Arno, or watching a sunset, she captured inspired and unplanned moments with her iPhone. These daily jaunts of experiencing and beauty of her surroundings served as a spiritual guide, teaching her to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe more open to her surroundings, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the world through her senses, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate beauty in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central theme is that the physical location of one's home can serve as a profound teacher, encouraging personal growth and a deeper connection to the world. The book is a love letter to the Tuscan capital, showcasing how what began as visual pleasure for her evolved into a deep, abiding love that \"courses through [her] veins\". The book's essence is captured in one of Florence's messages: \"\u003cem\u003eWhat you see is beauty. What you feel is love\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46597763072044,"sku":"9798989177660","price":47.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/v_GBsGkym39798989177660.webp?v=1794019897","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/messages-from-florence-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}