Yesterday's Sky - The Novel - With Dedication
Yesterday's Sky - The Novel - With Dedication

Yesterday's Sky - The Novel - With Dedication

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Autographed and dedicated copy of the novel Yesterday's Sky, by Angela Sciddurlo Rago.

Published on March 28, 2018.


The sky is an allegory for fate. Unfortunately, the Voltinis, a family of six children and their widowed mother Norina, live under a dark sky. They all struggle to survive in a small Italian town in the 1950's. The eldest daughter, Grazia, is the beauty of the family. Norina hopes to immortalize Grazia’s beauty by having her portrait taken by the town photographer. The portraits of beautiful girls posted on the window of the photo studio are often noticed by rich men. A relative pays for Grazia’s portrait and Norina’s dream becomes reality when her daughter’s picture is exhibited in the window of the photo studio. Daughters are a burden on the town's poor folks, with a dowry required to marry off each one. Grazia does everything in her power to help her family. She works as a maid and invites a friend to do a reading of a novel at her house. Most of the poor people can’t read, and love to be read to. It’s customary for the listeners to bring food when they come, and these treats become the Voltinis' dinner. A letter from America sheds light on the Voltinis' sky. The letter contains a marriage proposal for Grazia. Sal, the suitor, is a rich American. Norina begs her daughter to accept Sal’s marriage proposal. If Grazia marries an American, the whole family can emigrate to America. Grazia fears that in avoiding the trap of poverty, she may fall into a trap of marriage. Still, a poor girl can’t grant herself the luxury of being choosy when her family is starving. Will she be able to save them all?

 

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Linda
Addictive Read !

This book by far surpassed my expectations! In these times when some of us think life is so unfair and hard it is good to read a story about really hard and sad times.
The story makes you laugh a lot, cry a bit and root for a happy ending. I had a hard time putting the book down for a long period of time, wanting to get back to it and the next chapter!
I hope this author, who kindly signed my book so warmly, will write more, I am a lifelong fan now!

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Susan Stewart
Brilliant Book! Stellar Story!

YESTERDAY'S SKY is a wonderful book! I could not put it down and as the last chapter was unfoldingr, I wanted the story to continue!
Angela Sciddurlo Rago weaves a tale that touches the heart and transports the reader to Italy in a charmingly captivating way! Clearly the best book I have read in years!
Complimenti, Angela!
Grazie mille!
N.B. I plan to order several copies as gifts for my four daughters, sisters and friends!

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Maria Rose

With the handwritten inscription by Angela inside the front of the book I know it'll be a treasured item in my library.

I'm enjoying the story and savoring every detail of the story.

Angela's writing skills make it so easy to imagine yourself in as a character and be part of the storyline.

I can't wait to finish the book and hopefully there's a sequel in the works. :)

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Lois

Great book Angela!! Recommend it highly.

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Maria LaRosa
Family love

I loved this book! I feel in love with the main characters. This book reminded me of my Nonna and the stories she told me about growing up in Italy. I was so intrigued with the characters, I couldn't put the book down. And the ending, it made me cry. I was so happy for Grazia and her family. Thank you for wring this book. It brought me to a different place, and a different time. I loved Yesterday's Sky. I'm looking forward to reading another book by Ms. Angela. Xxoo

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Carolyn
Great gift!!!

Bought this for my Mom as she is of molesi heritage she said it brought back such beautiful memories and nostalgia! She loved it!