Kathrin Lake

The Happy Hammock Kathrin Lake

"Great Reading to Escape Winter or Enjoy in Summer at Poolside!"Kathrin, a foodie writer stuck in a corporate job, bonds with John through a mutual hatred of the cold. They discover paradise in a small town in Mexico and after three days naively buy a house there... or did they? After months of foul ups, they struggle to survive as a couple, while falling for the charm and characters of the town. In process, Kathrin accidentally starts a "Mecca" for writers and they both learn what had been missing in their lives. Their adventures and misadventures include: - Lost in the outback hills of Mexico after taking the wrong bus- A Christmas (Navidad) miracle or two- A competition with neighbors over siesta sex- Close encounters with tropical insects- Shopping for a Mexican wedding dress in a small town (very funny)- A brush with the queen of the Dead (Day of the Dead)- Unexpected friends and unexpected villains...and inadvertently becoming part of a Mexican circus act, to name some of the trouble that Kathrin and her man, John, live through as they laugh, love and learn in Mexico. Based on a true story."Based on a true story, this creative non-fiction women's literature in a chick lit style is the the best true love story and romance memoir about relationships to come along in a long time, not to mention a travel romance in an exotic setting. The Happy Hammock series is a genre in itself."SOME RAVE REVIEWS:5.0 out of 5 starsThe Happy Hammock is a story that entertains and delights
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Happy Hammock is a story that entertains and delights about the misadventures of a couple who impulsively sign some papers thinking they had bought a house in Mexico. It's a charming story of cross-cultural misunderstanding, beautiful descriptions of a Mexican fishing town, and the challenges of continuing a romantic relationship while trying to figure out the practicalities of house ownership in a foreign country.

A humorous book about odd & loving intricacies of small town Mexico
5.0 out of 5 stars
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A fun book to read. This would make the basis for a new successful sit-com that shows the lighter side of Mexico. A great bridge bringing both cultures together with a warm camaraderie that could melt any border wall.

The Happy Hammock is a unique glimpse into life in a ...
Hammock heaven? Maybe not quite, as Kathrin Lake reveals in this light-hearted tale of a newbie couple in a small expat Mexican community. She begins with an impetuous life-altering action, then handles its multi-level consequences with resilience and aplomb. More than a summer read or winter escapism, The Happy Hammock is a total immersion Mexico, humorously told.

A delightful slice of life
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This is a relaxing read that transports you away from the daily grind into a slice of life that is fun, educational, and amusing. A great escape indeed.

Page 284 sums up my love for Mexico
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED THIS BOOK! I loved the writers perspective of the town. I was lucky enough to do a writing course with this brilliant writer and I loved what she taught me in 1 week. Page 284 spoke from my heart. Brilliant book. It brought me home!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Mexican Year in Provence
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Like "A Year in Provence" but very Mexican. Funny.

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