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Here is another book review of From Tuscany with Love by Lauretta Avina, a newly released book that has been on the Amazon top 100 lists in several categories. "I never had a cookbook that brought a tear to my eye, but this one did. I have known Lauretta for over 40 years. I grew up in Gilroy, and we met in theater at our high school. I was also a shy kid trying to fit in. Her story brought back my own bittersweet memories of finding my way. I did not realize the depth of her experience until I read her book. That is how her story is simultaneously unique and universal. Different from yours or mine, but also the same. Reaching out through the delightful aroma of fresh baked biscotti, weaving in world history, sharing happiness and heartache, and tapping into the place that makes us human. Lauretta is proudly passionate about life. About family, cooking, justice for the voiceless, and about her love for Italy. As I was reading, I could hear every word in Lauretta's own voice. ...

  This is one book we cannot keep in stock:  From Tuscany with Love   (Avina). For a full week or more it wore Amazon's red #1 banner (immigrant biographies).  According to Lauretta, she sold out of her the books she had taken with her for the book signing at Calvera Coffee in Hollister, CA. Way to go! 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 co...

     Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached the following sales rankings on Amazon: #1 in hot new releases emigrant & immigrant biographies #3 in hot new releases in Italian cooking #93 in hot new releases in cookbooks, food & wine #21 in emigrant & immigrant biographies [this is all books historically published in this category list] #34 in emigration & immigration studies #55 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...