Final Touchstones tells the story of four brothers leaving Sicily for America in the early 1900s. The author’s maternal grandfather is the seminal figure from age three through his later emigration to a new life—a decision that forever changed his family’s destiny.
The book includes a series of ninety-two short selections in prose and poetry, divided into three sections: Italian/Italian, Italian/American, and American/Italian. The pieces stand independently; together, they relate one story.
Final Touchstones is chronological, episodic, and historic. It appeals to readers interested in family histories and those who remember their grandparents from the Great Immigration wave of the early 1900s. Now is the time to reflect on the formative years of your ethnicity.
Author: Linda M. Romanowski
Page Count: 252
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Publish Date: January 17, 2023
Imprint: Brown Posey Press
Genre: Memoir
Biography and Autobiography/ Cultural, Ethnic, and Regional
Biography and Autobiography/ Personal Memoir
Family and Relationships/General
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Final Touchstone" is an intriguing novel that captures the essence of human perseverance and the search for meaning. The story revolves around a protagonist facing a series of personal and professional challenges, pushing them to their limits. The narrative is compelling, with well-drawn characters that feel authentic and relatable.
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The short stories are so descriptive and thoughtful - you feel as though these precious memories are your memories too. I recommend this read to anyone who was lucky enough to grow up in an immigrant family as well as anyone who didn’t but would like to know what life was like for those that did. Brava!
Final Touchstones," by Linda M. Romanowski, is an evocative exploration of life, loss, and the indelible imprints we leave behind. Through a sequence of interconnected memories, Romanowski crafts a tapestry of human revelry that is both intimate and famous. Her writing is marked with the aid of a deep sensitivity to the nuances of emotion, taking pictures of moments of quiet introspection and profound revelation with the same ability.
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This is a great read. Linda has away of bringing her family to life for the reader. I thank you Linda for this heartwarming story. And I thank you for reminding us all of the treasures of our personal family history.
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