Jennifer Anton

Gebundenes Buch

Under the Light of the Italian Moon

Inspired by a true story of love and women's resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII

Beschreibung

Fonzaso Italy, between two wars The daughter of a strong-willed midwife falls for a local emigrating to America. As Mussolini and the Nazis threaten to destroy their love forever, she must learn to survive and face war alone.

Autor

Jennifer Anton is an American/Italian dual citizen born in Joliet, Illinois and now lives between London and Lake Como, Italy. A proud advocate for women's rights and equality, she hopes to rescue women's stories from history, starting with her Italian family. In 2006, after the birth of her daughter, Jennifer suffered a life-threatening post-partum cardiomyopathy, and soon after, her Italian grandmother died. This tumultuous year strengthened her desire to capture the stories of her female Italian ancestors. In 2012, she moved with her family to Milan, Italy and Chicago Parent Magazine published her article, It's In the Journey, chronicling the benefits of travelling the world with children. Later, she moved to London where she has held leadership positions in brand marketing with companies including ABInbev, Revlon, Shiseido and Tory Burch. Jennifer is a graduate of Illinois State University where she was a Chi Omega and holds a master's degree from DePaul University in Chicago. 'Under the Light of the Italian Moon' is her first novel, based on the lives of her Italian grandmother and great grandmothers during the rise of fascism and World War II.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amsterdam Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9789493231023
• ISBN-10: 949323102X
• Artikelnr.: 61558853