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A Jay in the Jacaranda Tree 

After having written four novels, John returned to writing a volume of memoirs. This time it's a no-holds-barred look at over ten years of life on Rhodes. A frank, amusing, poignant, hard-hitting, controversial yet  always absorbing take on over a decade of life on a Greek island. 

John decided to 'preface' it this time with the following words:

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

- Evelyn Beatrice Hall (under the pseudonym S. G. Tallentyre), reputedly quoting Voltaire.

Readers may well appreciate why, since in "A Jay in the Jacaranda Tree" John tackles such themes as the current economic crisis, the confusing political scene in Greece, refugees, immigrant workers and the cat and dog situation. 

He pulls no punches and expresses his views after having lived on Rhodes since 2005. His insight will make you laugh, cry, probably frown, yet always it will engage you. Be ready for a frank, yet deep down affectionate, look at the Rhodes and the Greece of the past turbulent decade.

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"A testament to how readable this book by John Manuel is that I bought it yesterday afternoon and have already finished it. Wonderful anecdotes by an accomplished writer who knows this island so well. It made me want to be back on Rhodes as soon as possible. A lovely book."

"Don't buy this book if you want a book that sets out to be funny and looks at Greek life through rose tinted glasses. Do buy this book if you're interested in the reality of living on Rhodes, Greece... mind you, there are funny bits too. "

"An absolutely enjoyable book...so well written....really enjoy this author...down to earth,informative and interesting...nothing else to say really...excellent."

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