Veronica Di Grigoli (Books)

Veronica Di Grigoli Books

Veronica Di Grigoli crafts narratives infused with the charm and humor of navigating life abroad, particularly through her deep affection for Italy and its culture. Her writing vividly captures the quirks and hidden secrets of foreign cultures, often drawing from her own experiences living and adapting to new environments. With a background in Classics, she brings a thoughtful perspective to her observations, blending historical awareness with contemporary daily life. Her blog, "The Dangerously Truthful Diary of a Sicilian Housewife," offers readers an authentic glimpse into the vibrant realities of Sicilian living, presented with wit and warmth.

The Sicilian Housewife Diaries: The Godmother

140 pages
5 hours of reading

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The journal of an Englishwoman handling parenthood, the Mafia and a Sicilian mother-in-law, all at once: 'The Godmother', the first book in the series, introduces the formidable mother-in-law and godmother to seven children who dominates family life. To understand Sicily's present you need to understand her past. The author discusses, amongst other things, the Sicilian language, the role of women in Sicily and their portrayal in modern Italian media, the immigration crisis which began in Sicily in 2012, the fact Italians sell pasta for dogs, and some of the UNESCO world heritage sites that embellish the magnificent island of Sicily. A passionate love of all things Sicilian combines with irreverent humour and a dangerously truthful way with words in this cultural and personal exploration of Sicily, past and present.