The Tale of Lucia Grandi
When an old woman is asked to tell the story of her life, she tells an intense and poignant tale about growing up in and surviving a warring suburban family during the 1950s and ’60s.
Written as a memoir, each chapter describes a particular incident in Lucia’s life which shows the constant struggle between her parents and the perverse effect it has on her and her family. From her complicated and unwanted birth, to her witnessing a suicide at age 3, to her stint as a runaway at age 14, the story progresses to the final crisis where as a young woman she is turned out of her house and banished from her family forever.
Told in breathtakingly beautiful prose, this is a powerful and timeless story of a dying woman’s courageous attempt to come to terms with her past and the troubled family that dominated it.
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About Susan Speranza
ONCE UPON A TIME…
…I was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island where I had an interesting and creative childhood. Once in college, I studied Psychology and Philosophy, but since “thinking” didn’t translate into earning money or job security, I worked at a variety of different and unrelated jobs both in New York City and on Long Island.
In order to keep me sane through all the craziness of life, I spent my spare time writing. Anything and everything. The culmination of this was a fantasy – The City of Light – which has recently been reissued as an ebook.
I took up the hobby of dog showing and breeding and produced many Pekingese Champions. You can see them over at our Castlerigg Pekingese website.
Somewhere in the middle of my life so far, after a great personal upheaval, I went back to school, became a High School Librarian. I managed to fulfill my childhood dream of living in the country when I finally escaped suburbia and moved to Vermont where I now happily live with my beautiful Pekes.
But I’ve never stopped writing.
My biography (as with my life, I hope) is to be continued…
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I’d choose the country!
Twitter: braundk
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I would choose to live in the burbs!
Thanks for the share . Seems to be a interesting read . I too believe that writing helps one to improve as a person .
My pick is the country!!
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Country would be my pick. Nice share.
totally a country girl
I’d choose the country!
Hello Beth! I think it’s more peaceful to live in burbs, though I’ve never tried living in a population-controlled place before. I think that one’s an interesting book to read. I’ll consider having one. Thanks a lot!
Oh joy! Giveaways! Thank you for sharing this I’m so excited hope I’d be able to get one.
Good read! I hope I can have a copy asap. Thanks for making us aware about such a good read. Thanks!
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I’ve lived in wide range of situations. Currently in the burbs – I would love to live in a small town situation. I grew up in a small town – 1000 ish which is such a huge difference from the ‘small’ burbs I’ve been living in.
I am an avid fan of reading and I’ll be sure to check out “The Tale of Lucia,” once acquire a copy. Thanks for the wonderful review. I am a fan of books that focus on the different aspects of life.
The suburbs.. near the city though.
The country. At this stage in my life I need the peace & quiet