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 Today's Publisher's Pride is From Tuscany with Love by Lauretta Avina, which reached #218 in enigrant and immigrant biography and #318 in emigration and immigration studies. From Tuscany with Love has appeared in Amazon best-selling categories nearly every week since its release, including holding the #1 ranking for nearly a week. Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and flavorful look at an immigrant's path to finding a home and a sense of belonging in a new world. A Reviewer's Comment: "a cookbook that brought a tear to my...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love   by Lauretta Avina, which reached  #150 in emigrants & immigrants biographies, #231 in emigration & immigration studies, and #325 in culinary biographies & memoirs. Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and flavorful look at an immigrant's path to finding a home and a sense of belonging in a new world. A Reviewer's Comment: "a cookbook that brought a tear to my eye" I never had a cookbook that brought a tear to my eye, but this one did. [Lauretta's] s...

  Today's book excerpt comes from   From Tuscany with Love   by Lauretta Avina. INTRODUCTION   In the tapestry of my life, there exists a thread of duality, a delicate interplay between the old world and the new, the familiar and the foreign. Born amid the sun-drenched hills of San Pancrazio, a tranquil village nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, I was cradled in the warmth of tradition, heritage, and family love. Yet, fate had other plans for me: a journey that would traverse continents and cultures, shaping the very fabric of my being. This is the story of my experience—a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the enduring power of the human spirit to transcend the boundaries of culture and circumstance. It is a story that speaks to the universal quest for belonging and the indomitable will to forge one's own path amid the chaos of change. Though my journey is far from over, I stand ready to face any new challenges that lie ahead, armed with t...