Praise
"I could not tear myself away from this beautifully written Italian saga about women keeping families together against all odds during Mussolini's despotic rule. Will bring tears to your eyes... I recommend this epic book highly."
"A brilliant and meticulously researched debut. Riveting, devastating at times, yet full of hope...a must-read for all fans of historical fiction."
"Well-researched and told, this wonderful historical fiction novel is based on the lives of the author's Italian grandmother and great grandmothers during the rise of Fascism and World War II. My wife and I both loved it."
"Outstanding Read! This book is EVERYTHING to me! What an incredible story, told so colorfully & beautifully by a woman whose family experiences this book depicts!The writing was so vivid and visceral that I was physically squirming during some parts!"
"Riveting! ...meticulously researched and written with such heart, you’ll feel instantly attached to the characters and find yourself rooting for them as they go through their struggles."
"A truly fascinating, faith filled journey through tragedy and trials that a large family helps each other through. I couldn’t stop reading this."
"I laughed, I smiled and I cried and cried and cried again. I probably cried no less than 6 times reading this book. And, I loved every minute of it."
"This amazing heartfelt story will touch your heart and stir up many emotions."
"It is a great love story and chronicle of the tenacity of the human spirit no matter what one's ethnic heritage.
Brava!"
"Anton's storytelling is both evocative and emotionally charged, showing readers the beauty and tragedy of Nina's world from multiple points of view. Additionally... the book's attention to historical detail paints a striking picture of Italy throughout the Great War and during the rise of fascism and World War II, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative."