This is not a "how to move to Costa Rica" book. There are plenty of those out there. This book is a true story about how author Linda Gray bought 200 acres of land on her first trip to the country. She ended up developing the land into small farms and, along the way, fulfilled her dream of having a successful horseback tour business. The book is full of funny stories about life as it was back then, potholes and all. You'll chuckle at the various Tico-isms that endear folks (sometimes) to the people there, and get a taste of village life with all its charm and, yes, difficulties. She's not going to tell you how to move here, or even if you should, but this book will give you a real taste of what it's like to live in Costa Rica.