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Title: Potholes to Paradise: Living in Costa Rica - What You Need to Know by Tessa Borner ISBN: 1-895270-21-9 Publisher: Silvio Mattacchione Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $13.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3.88 (26 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: I found it helpful
Comment: I did like that it was "part diary, part travelogue, part advice column" instead of so straightforward a text. Desultory, yes, but inviting--sort of like REAL travel and life abroad!

Another book I found helpful before my "relocation-research trip" was a photo-essay book called, "Costa Rica: The Last Country The Gods Made." It too gave me a feeling for the country in a randomized sort of way. But that's not to say it wasn't wonderful information and insight into Tico culture--like Borner's book!

Rating: 2
Summary: Save Your Money
Comment: The authors can't be serious! I really didn't get any benefit from this book. I just moved to Costa Rica and didn't learn much from it. It just doesn't contain enough info. for the potential resident. I read other books on the subject and prefer "The New Golden Door" and "Choose Costa Rica." The authors of these guides really seem to know the scoop.

Rating: 5
Summary: Tessa Hits It Nicely
Comment: My wife and I read Tessa's book before going to Costa Rica with the idea that we might settle there as she and her husband did. Not only did we get great info from Tessa's book, we made a personal connection through it that led us to having a fabulous time and learning way more than we had anticipated. This book is a must read for anyone contemplating moving to Costa Rica. Cheap way to benefit from Tessa's experiences.

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