{"product_id":"mamma-boh-and-other-essentials-20-keys-to-understanding-how-italians-make-fun-and-sense-of-life-9798253925980","title":"Mamma, Boh, and Other Essentials: 20 Keys to Understanding How Italians Make Fun (and Sense) of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alessio Imberti\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Europe - Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItaly doesn't always make sense.\u003cbr\u003eAnd that's exactly the point.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does \u003ci\u003eboh\u003c\/i\u003e really mean?\u003cbr\u003eWhy does \u003ci\u003ebella figura\u003c\/i\u003e matter so much?\u003cbr\u003eAnd how can something be both chaotic and beautiful at the same time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMamma, Boh, and Other Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, Alessio Imberti explores twenty key Italian words and ideas that reveal how Italians think, live, and make sense of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a language guide.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a cultural journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough sharp observations, humor, and real-life insights, you'll discover a country where contradictions are normal, rules are flexible, and life is approached with a unique mix of irony, resilience, and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy \u003ci\u003emamma\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just \"mom\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat \u003ci\u003eboh\u003c\/i\u003e says about uncertainty - and acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow \u003ci\u003ebella figura\u003c\/i\u003e shapes everyday behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy Italian bureaucracy works... and doesn't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow chaos and beauty coexist in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for readers who want to go beyond stereotypes and understand the deeper logic - and illogic - of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes, the most honest answer isn't an explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's simply: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eboh.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47812904845463,"sku":"9798253925980","price":1157.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798253925980.webp?v=1778332103","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mamma-boh-and-other-essentials-20-keys-to-understanding-how-italians-make-fun-and-sense-of-life-9798253925980","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}