Exit Through The Gift Store is a candid, heartfelt tale about trading life in Australia for a year-long British adventure, where the only rules are embrace the chaos and pack a raincoat.
So, here it is
When Rosalyn and her husband Brad land in London with four bags, two boys, no jobs and nowhere to live, they’ve gambled everything on a dream and a spreadsheet.
She imagines castles, quaint villages and endless galleries and museums.
Except reality has a few surprises in store — British bureaucracy, epic snowstorms, a Paris girls weekend that goes awry, driving arguments and dodging fines and pickpockets.
But somewhere between London landmarks, windswept Orkney Island and cobblestoned European cities, she finds the best souvenirs are the precious memories you carry home.
Told in vivid detail and candid reflection, this lively memoir shares the real joys, small triumphs and everyday struggles of finding your feet so far from home. It is the next best thing to taking the plunge yourself — minus all the bags and bookings.
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Praise for Exit Through The Gift Store
“Rosalyn weaves heart, humour and a seriously impressive list of UK landmarks into this wonderful family gap-year yarn. Loved it!” — Rachel Smith, Rachel’s List
“Exit Through The Gift Store captures the full joyful, chaotic spectrum of a family of four taking a gap year — from the novelty and romance of train travel, to the realities of house hunting, pickpockets, fines, finding work and settling children into a new school. Rosalyn captures the courage it takes to make a big change. A rewarding read for anyone who has ever contemplated a similar leap.” — Lindy Alexander, award-winning travel writer
“Rosalyn’s story shows you can embark on an overseas adventure at almost any point in your life — you don’t need to be a carefree twenty-something to do it!” — Jessica Mudditt, author and founder, Hembury Books
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Price includes discounted postage within Australia.
Australian orders only. International shipping is not currently available.
Paperback, signed by the author, including postage $39.95
