Italian Blood

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A Memoir

By Denise Tolan

Summary

Italian Blood by Denise Tolan is a poignant exploration of personal history and cultural identity. The memoir delves into the intricacies of family ties and heritage, capturing how the author's Italian roots shape her sense of self. Through a narrative rich in emotion and introspection, it reveals the complexities of belonging and the profound impact of ancestral connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by personal narratives that intertwine cultural identity with self-discovery. It offers a vivid exploration of familial heritage and personal growth that's both intimate and universal, perfect for those who appreciate heartwarming and reflective life stories.

Italian Blood traces the bloodline of a family from first cuts to open wounds to healing revealing how violence becomes a legacy that can only be broken by speaking truth. Blood is a character in family stories that flows thickly through our lineage.

Description

A memoir dealing with the aftermath of abuse.

“I’ve heard that some volcanic eruptions are soft with oozing streams of lava dancing down the side of the volcano like a Las Vegas chorus line. My father’s eruptions were quick, like bricks being thrown through a window.”

Denise Tolan’s memoir-in-essay traces the legacy of violence in an Italian American family, showing how abuse reverberates both in the body and mind of a family. The book’s first part, “Blood is Not Water,” lays out how the origins of violence can infect the roots of a family tree. The second part, “Good Blood Doesn’t Lie,” shows what grows from those roots.

Italian Blood is a raw, heartbreaking series of essays where everything is connected through literal and metaphorical blood. These essays offer a connection to anyone who suffered childhood shame, violence, or fear and provide reassurance that they are not alone.

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Italian Blood by Denise Tolan is a striking memoir that delves into complex family dynamics, examining themes of paternal rage, brutality, and patriarchy. The narrative delivers hard-won insights and a survivor's perspective, infused with moments of black humour that enhance its emotional impact. The book challenges conventional perceptions with a raw, clear-eyed honesty, creating a haunting and compelling reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933880952

Publisher: CavanKerry Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: CavanKerry Press

Contributors:

Foreword by Ito Romo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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Biography & Memoir Denise Tolan Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Denise Tolan lives and writes in San Antonio, Texas. Her work has been included in places such as the Penn Review, Atlas and Alice, Hobart, Lunch Ticket, and The Best Small Fictions 2018. You can find out about her obsession with survivors and Moby-Dick at www.denisetolan.com.