The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro: A Novel by Viola Ardone (English) Hardcov

Description: The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro by Viola Ardone, Clarissa Botsford "From the international bestselling author of The Childrens Train comes a heartrending coming-of-age novel, set in 1960s Sicily and based on a true story, of how a young Sicilian girl defied centuries-old tradition to win the right to control her own life"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the internationally bestselling author of The Childrens Train comes an unforgettable coming-of-age novel, set in 1960s Sicily and based on a true story, of how a young Sicilian girl defied centuries old tradition to win the right to control her own life.As provincial Sicily bursts into life with the jaunty hum of pop music and the heady scent of wild jasmine, fifteen-year-old Oliva Denaro dares to challenge convention, ignoring the taunts of peers, her mothers scolds, and her own changing body. Spirited and carefree, she loves to run until her lungs burst: to feel the strength of her lithe limbs, to relish the freedom she cherishes, to honor the friends forced by propriety to conform. Though she knows she cannot stop growing up, Oliva resists the future. To her, becoming a woman means denying oneself.But adulthood comes all too quickly when the bakers son sets his sights on her. Offered a blood orange, Oliva—haunted by her mothers warning, "a girl who smiles has already said yes"—spurns the fruit. Yet, this act sets into motion an unwanted courtship that will force Oliva to fight for the right to choose her own path, even though the odds of winning are steep. While America and Europe are in the throes of social change, Sicily fiercely clings to its rigid traditions, including the custom of fuitina –by which kidnappings could be disguised as elopements– which is accepted and enshrined in law. Olivas battle for independence is based on the real-life story that would ultimately rock Italy–capturing the attention of both the Pope and the nations president—and transform life for all Italians.The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro is a lyrical tale of staggering beauty. Viola Ardone beautifully evokes a land and its people, customs, and passions, and breathes life into an unforgettable girl in all her intensity, desperation, perseverance, and bravery. Alternating between the lighthearted and the tragic, it is a classic coming-of-age novel—powerful, spellbinding, and liberating.Translated from the Italian by Clarissa Botsford Author Biography Viola Ardone was born in Naples in 1974. The holder of a degree in literature, she used to work in academic publishing. She is the author of two other novels, Le ricette del cuore in subuglio published in 2013 and Una revoluzzione sentimentale in 2016. Ardone currently lives in Naples and is a high school Latin and Italian teacher. Review "Viola Ardones novel is about the freedom of young women, so fragile... Ardone succeeds by letting a simple story speak for itself." -- La Repubblica"Ardone has created an unforgettable character." -- Corriere della Sera Details ISBN0063276887 Author Clarissa Botsford Short Title The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0063276887 ISBN-13 9780063276888 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-05-09 Subtitle A Novel Translator Clarissa Botsford UK Release Date 2023-05-09 Edited by Goncalo Perestrelo Birth 1974 Death 1963 Affiliation Former Professor of International Commerical Law, University of Nottingham Position Customer Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 352 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint HarperVia Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-05-09 Alternative 9780063276932 Audience General DEWEY 853/.92 AU Release Date 2023-08-29 NZ Release Date 2023-08-29 Imprint US HarperVia Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142309226;

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