This story swivels between the past and the present. The main character in the book is Olivia Bonocchio. She returns to her father's birthplace in Urbino, Italy after she discovers a deed to a house there in his name dated 1940. The story also takes place in present day 1994 after Olivia's father Luigi has passed away. Part of the story takes place in a week as Olivia is in Italy trying to determine the validity of the deed. The other part of the story, spans Luigi's life as an Italian Immigrant in New York City beginning in 1945. Finally, the end of the book fills in the World War II era and gives a big picture of Luigi's life.
This book reminds all of us of evils in the not too distant past that affected so many numerous individual lives. The fact that Luigi does not become bitter and continues to forage a life for himself is a testament to the human spirit.
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