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  Jeffrey Weiss's just-released book,  Racing against Time , was selected by Kirkus Review for spotlighting in its October magazine. From Kirkus Review: Great news! Your review for RACING AGAINST TIME  has been selected by our Indie editors to appear in the October 15th issue of  Kirkus Reviews  magazine. Only a limited number of Indie reviews make it into the magazine, so this is a pretty special spotlight. Here are some out-takes: " The author does not gloss over setbacks, such as calf pain that threatened his training, and the grueling heat of race day, which tested his endurance. This grounded authenticity will appeal to athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, particularly those who value a thoughtful blend of motivation and realism. An engaging and reflective life journey that captures the grit, grace, and quiet triumphs of endurance sports." Read the remainder of the review in the  October Kirkus Reviews Magazine .  Book Description: In  Rac...

  WARM-HEARTED AND ENGAGING Says Rose City Reader of  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina:  The book isn't a slick production, but it is warmhearted and engaging. I love it and can't wait to try the recipes.    Read the full review   HERE . 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. Keywords: Tuscany memoir, Italian cooking, cookbook, immigrant biography, culinary biography, Italian heritage book, family reci...

  AN INTERESTING AND INSIGHTFUL READ Says Readers' Favorite about From Tuscany with Love by Lauretta Avina:  Our roots, where we were born, define who we are. But so do the foods we prepare and share amongst family and friends. In Lauretta Avina’s From Tuscany with Love , we follow the author as she shares her life, first in Tuscany and then in the United States. As the family became part of the melting pot of immigrant America, this Tuscan family maintained their love of the traditions they left behind in the Old World. A big part of these traditions revolved around food. As the memoir unfolds, so do the recipes that define the author. “As my family and I embraced our new life in the United States, we also carried with us the rich traditions and memories of our Italian heritage.” Lauretta Avina’s book, From Tuscany with Love: Recipes and Remembrances of an Immigrant Child , is a memoir told in stories and through recipes of the foods the author loves. The author shares her s...