The Wisdom of My Grandmothers: Lessons to live by, from one generation of remarkable women to the next

The Wisdom of My Grandmothers: Lessons to live by, from one generation of remarkable women to the next

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Adriana Trigiani's two remarkable grandmothers, Lucia and Viola, lived through the 20th century from beginning to end as working women who juggled careers and motherhood. From the factory line to the family table, the two of them - the very definition of modern women - cut a path for their granddaughter by demonstrating courage and skill in their fearless approach to life,...more
Hardcover, 240 pages
Published February 2012
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Lynne
Brilliant Read, it reminds us of how Wonderful our Grandmothers are....
Dawn


Loved the wisdom and life lessons in this book! It makes me think of all the wonderful things I learned from my own grandmother's example (she was from the same era)!
Katy Beaumont
Thanks to Mum for the recommendation.
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The Wisdom of My Grandmothers: Lessons to live by, from one generation of remarkable women to the next (ebook)
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ADRIANA TRIGIANI is beloved by millions of readers around the world for her hilarious and heartwarming novels. Adriana was raised in a small coal mining town in southwest Virginia in a big Italian family. She chose her hometown for the setting and title of her debut novel, the critically acclaimed and bestselling BIG STONE GAP, followed by the sequels BIG CHERRY HOLLER and MILK GLASS MOON. Since 1...more
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