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Stolen Lives
by Cinzia Leone, published on May 12, 2021.
Her favorite quote:
The war destroys people but nothing stops the dreams of the survivors.
Why this book?
Because it is a strong novel which presents us with intertwined,
sometimes thwarted
destinies
, with important themes such as identity, tolerance, family and religious values. An unforgettable story with women of character, who do not give up, who heal their scars and who move forward always and again dragging those they love in their wake. Can you build your life on a sham? And if so, what can be the consequences for future generations?
Because to present these three existences to us, the author uses
a precise writing like a lace, bewitching, enveloping, majestic. Every word, every sentence, is in its place, no length, no unnecessary digressions or frills. Daily newspapers to discover, rarely linear, sometimes deeply upset by an event, a piece of paper, a contract, a meeting, a glance…. A kaleidoscope of individuals, places, emotions, situations. And a fine thread, beautifully well thought out that connects the three parts of a story that crosses time and countries
Because it is a long time since I had read such a poignant book
(which I left with regret) whose powerful characters hide their flaws to show only their capacity for resistance.
How long the road to resilience is, but how beautiful it is!
The essentials in 2 minutes
The plot.
Three eras, three women, three destinies that a thin thread connects.
Miriam has changed her identity at her husband's request, Giuditta has to go into hiding because she is Jewish, Esther is looking for herself ... Each has a part of her life which is hidden and must fight to survive, exist and decide what to do with it. that she wants.
Characters.
Mainly three women: Miriam, Giuditta and Esther.
Places.
Israel, Egypt, Turkey, the United States, Europe.
The time.
From 1936 to 1992.
The author.
Cinzia Leone journalist, writer and author of graphic novels, collaborates with the “Corriere della Sera” and “Il Foglio”.
She publishes novels and five comic book stories.
She lives, writes and draws in Rome.
This book was read with
great interest.
The three women are courageous, endearing, as if they really existed.
I accompanied them throughout the pages as I would have made friends of whom I would have been proud because they did not allow themselves to be influenced.
A whole range of emotions!
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