The Stone Boudoir by Theresa Maggio
Fascinated by her family's stories of their Sicilian homeland, Theresa Maggio decided to return to her ancestral village of Santa Margherita Belice and to explore the vanishing world they had left behind. She travelled to some of the most obscure and isolated villages in the shadows of Mount Etna, many of which had been all but destroyed by a hugh earthquake in 1968. There she found an ancient way of life, where religious processions can consume villagers for days on end and where almonds grow like weeds by the roadside. This book is not just an account of a beautiful island, but a search to discover one's own origins.
Maggio's lyrical prose evokes sumptuous cuisine and breathtaking scenery.. a compelling meditation on Sicilian culture - Kirkus ReviewsCurious, lighthearted and enthusiastic, Maggio roams the villages of Etna [and] brings the landscapes to life in this engaging travel memoir - Publishers WeeklyA heart-felt account of the decaying palaces and traditions of [Sicily] - Louise Earl, Daily ExpressA luminous portrait of a time and a place, interspersed with a wonderful cast of characters - Chicago Tribune
Theresa Maggio is the granddaughter of Sicilian emigrants to the USA, and grew up in the New Jersey Meadowlands. A freelance travel and science writer, her work has been published by the New York Times and others.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780755311248 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755311248 |
| Title | The Stone Boudoir |
| Author | Theresa Maggio |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2002-08-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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