after years of coma, malafemmina press awakens

After years of coma, malafemmina press has awakened to publish

 

You'll never have me like you want me (ISBN-13: 979-1220009928), a novel that tells the story, in her own words, of Emilia, a middle-aged Italian-American woman who goes, alone, to live in Italy because it's the only place in the world where it's normal to be Italian. It turns out not to be what she expected.

 

If you want to know more about daily life in Italy, or if you want to share what you know about daily life in Italy, or if you have anything at all to say about being Italian-American in the U.S. or in Italy, or if you want to ask questions about the book, feel free to participate.

 

From the back cover:

 

When Emilia realizes what Italy means, she decides to keep a journal.

As an Italian-American who lived all her life in Brooklyn, Emilia goes to Italy because she wants to live in the only place in the world where it's normal to be Italian. She doesn't speak Italian well and isn't familiar with the laws. Although she has Italian citizenship, she can't get real help from her psychologist or her social worker. Her life gets smaller and smaller. Her chances get slimmer and slimmer.

The solution to all her problems appears in an unexpected flash.

 

Rose Romano is an Italian-American living in Italy for several years. In the United States, she published a literary journal, la bella figura, and founded malafemmina press, publishing only the work of Italian-Americans. Her books of poetry (Vendetta and The Wop Factor) and her anthology (la bella figura: a choice) are included in the collections of many public and university libraries. Her work has been taught at universities in the United States and Canada. She has organized and participated in poetry readings and book presentations in the United States, Canada, and Italy.

 

The second book is expected in July.

 

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