Trigiani is so fortunate to have had such wonderful relationships with her grandmothers. Her testament to her grandmothers' wisdom and love starts out a bit dry and halting, but once she gets to the lessons she learned from these beloved women, her stories sing. We come to appreciate Viola's drive and Lucy's dependable creativity through many anecdotes shared by their granddaughter.
This was a delightful, quick read that can be revisited over the years. It's extremely accessible and provides reinforcement for choices made, as well as suggestions for young mothers. I can only hope that my children (and future grandchildren) will feel as loved and enriched by my presence in their lives as Trigiani feels about her grandmothers!