Don't Sing at the Table LP: Life Lessons from My GrandmothersA treasure trove of common sense from two very uncommon women As devoted readers of Adriana Trigiani's New York Times bestselling novels know, this "seemingly effortless storyteller" (Boston Globe) frequently draws inspiration from her own family history, in particular, the lives of her two remarkable grandmothers, who have found their way into all of Trigiani's treasured novels. In Don't Sing at the Table, this much-beloved writer has gathered their estimable life lessons, revealing how her grandmothers' simple values have shaped her own life, sharing the experiences, humor, and wisdom of her beloved mentors that will delight readers of all ages. |
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... was never exclusively a homemaker. She was a working girl who became a working woman, ul- timately co- owning her own blouse factory with my grandfather . A deeper meaning of the partnership was apparent 4• ADRIANA TRIGIANI.
... was never exclusively a homemaker. She was a working girl who became a working woman, ul- timately co- owning her own blouse factory with my grandfather . A deeper meaning of the partnership was apparent 4• ADRIANA TRIGIANI.
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... woman did the same , " She was a queen . " The royal touch went one step further . Underneath the floor , at the foot of the dining room table ( Viola's seat ) , was a servant bell that , when pressed , dinged in the kitchen to summon ...
... woman did the same , " She was a queen . " The royal touch went one step further . Underneath the floor , at the foot of the dining room table ( Viola's seat ) , was a servant bell that , when pressed , dinged in the kitchen to summon ...
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... Woman's Library was created by Social Culture Publications in New York City in the 1920s as a series of advice books for young ladies who aspired to be proper hostesses, entertain like the upper classes, and present themselves with good ...
... Woman's Library was created by Social Culture Publications in New York City in the 1920s as a series of advice books for young ladies who aspired to be proper hostesses, entertain like the upper classes, and present themselves with good ...
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... woman . I didn't crave nature or peace and quiet in my youth , but now I un- derstand my grandmother's need for it . It gets harder and harder to think amid the noise of the world , and lately it seems that the volume dial has been ...
... woman . I didn't crave nature or peace and quiet in my youth , but now I un- derstand my grandmother's need for it . It gets harder and harder to think amid the noise of the world , and lately it seems that the volume dial has been ...
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