Everyone has an intimate view of his or her own life. At times people are truthful with what they reveal about themselves. But more often than not, a person's innermost thoughts, desires, and dilemmas remain hidden from others-including close family and friends.
People rarely reveal their past mistakes, but in "The Dandelions of Woodlawn Avenue," author Jo Singel shares her unsent letters and her journal and diary entries with the world. If you have ever felt alone-emotionally in the dark, afraid and with no one to turn to-her story will connect you, soul-to-soul, with the everyday...
Everyone has an intimate view of his or her own life. At times people are truthful with what they reveal about themselves. But more often than not, a ...
In the early part of the twentieth century, an Italian immigrant woman takes control of a business that involves her in bootlegging, racketeering and criminal activities. Based upon the life of a real woman, the story evolves to include her daughter and, long after her death, her granddaughter, Julia. Three powerful women, ruthless, demanding of others, proud and fearless interact beyond time and generations. Many secrets were held by the family and, one by one, become unraveled by Julia, whose relentless pursuit of the truth of her family's identity leads her to the center of a world she...
In the early part of the twentieth century, an Italian immigrant woman takes control of a business that involves her in bootlegging, racketeering and ...