After Italy

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The memoir delves into the complexities of arranged marriages spanning three generations, beginning with a union orchestrated to aid immigration from Southern Italy to Braddock, PA, during and after WWII. It examines how these marriages shape family dynamics and cultural identity, highlighting the enduring effects of tradition and the immigrant experience on personal lives. Through personal narratives, the author reveals the profound and often challenging legacy of these unions within the context of a changing society.