I felt as if the author dived into the introduction a little too quickly, I had no idea where she was coming from at first and did not know the people she was talking about. At the very beginning of the introduction the authors wrote the quote, "Every day we have to leave the homeland of our certainties". In a way this a smart way to look at life and studying abroad. I have found that once you step out of your door into the world, in this case Rome, you must go outside your boundaries in order to experience everything to the fullest. To see Rome as it wants you to see her. In the book a Clash of Civilization Over and Elevator in Piazza Navona, Amara Lakhous says that he wishes to see Rome completely, he doesn't like the hustle and bustle of traffic, he steers away from busses and taxis. He wishes to explore all of the corners of Rome, to drink from all of its fountains, and get to know the city. I loved this idea of getting to know Rome and truly wish to explore the city this way.
I enjoyed the chapter on "Salvation", even though it was depressing to read. I found the chapter interesting in that the reader could almost imagine for example an immigrant or even an Italian muslim that attends the mosque in Rome, this is how they could interpret their everyday life. Their trials and tribulations. It is difficult for cultures to mesh when they are so far apart in beliefs, however in many ways, religion and culture can intertwine and become an enriched culture by giving into accepting those that are different from you. I enjoyed this chapter very much, it leaves you wanting to read more.
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