When: Venerdì 31 marzo dalle ore 18:00 alle ore 20:00 EDT - Where: I Am Books, 189 North St, Boston 02113

An inspiring story unfolds in this dual language book of the rich history, culture, and ties that bind and define a family of Italian descent, written through the unique perspective of a letter to the author’s children. A masterful way to share their heritage and instill an appreciation and understanding of what makes then unique as third and fourth generation Italian Americans, the “Letter” explores the similarities and differences between the Northern and the Sicilian and Southern Italian cultures, social and economic influences, and family structure.With a particular focus on the role of the Italian woman as the heart of the entire ethnic group, as elevated rather than oppressed, as the “giver of life,” the author brings to light the differing nuances in feminist ideology of the United States and Italy.