Global Expats: A Journey in Italy

Madilyn Elliott is a typical American stay-at-home mother. Before the invasion of Iraq, Madilyn's husband accepts a top secret expatriate mission in Rome, Italy. ZAP, a multibilliondollar civilian defense contractor and the USA State Department require Madilyn to sign a contract not to work, not to start a business, and not to buy a home. At the start of the Iraq war, Madilyn defends her son against almost getting kidnapped amidst the War on Terror in a NATO Country. Madilyn perseveres and falls in love with Bella Italia. She starts to discover roots of history, theology, and art. Dario, a beautiful Italian architect, swoons Madilyn over Italy's best bottles of wine. Madilyn's father was meeting with VIP foreign generals from around the world. When Madilyn's romantic love affair is discovered, she is locked up in mental asylums to protect the secrets of global business and foreign generals.

I studied business at Montana State University before receiving my BBA in Human Resources from Boise State University. My expatriate experience allowed me to travel to 17 different countries. Also, living in Italy for three years, I really got a true understanding of these cultures, societies, and the ability to introspect on American Culture.