This book was funny, down to earth, and since I am 100% Italian, I could just picture all of the things that happened and the way that Victoria's "Nonna" reminded me SO much of my younger days with my Grandmother! The author worded this story so well that you could actually picture yourself in th...
The question was laden with suspicion. “And that makeup is too dark.” I ignored the dig as we each took a seat at the kitchen table. “I have a date with Cal.” Her face cracked into a rare smile. “Calvino. How nice. Better than that Tim.”  ...
As she was the first one home, it was up to her to begin la cena, or evening meal. As she carefully sliced the fresh bread, she . . . She . . . thought about her day? Wondered if she’d ever get out of the garment factory? Cut her finger? I let out a loud sigh. ...