1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910165060103321

Autore

Tarquini Mindy

Titolo

Hindsight : A Novel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : She Writes Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9781943006021

1943006024

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (309 pages)

Disciplina

813/.6

Soggetti

Italian American families

Italian Americans

Reincarnation

FICTION / Contemporary Women

FICTION / Magical Realism

FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical

Domestic fiction

Fiction

South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Fiction

Pennsylvania Philadelphia South Philadelphia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

"Tarquini's innovative concept is paired with realistic characters and sparkling wit, making this enjoyable novel a keeper."-- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review USA Best Book Awards: General Fiction - Finalist EUGENIA PANISPORCHI LIVES WITH HER MOTHER, TEACHES CHAUCER, AND REMEMBERS ALL HER PAST LIVES. SHE IS DESPERATE TO CHANGE HER FUTURE. Born this time around into a South Philadelphia Italian-American family so traditional, she and her siblings are expected to marry in birth order, Eugenia lives a simple life-no love connection, no controversy, no complications. Her hope is that the Blessed Virgin Mary (who oversees her soul's progress) will grant her heart's desire, the option to choose the circumstances of her next life.



But when a student reveals he shares her ability, Eugenia suddenly finds herself setting up a Facebook page and sponsoring a support group for others like her, an oddball odyssey, during which she discovers she must confront her current shortcomings before she can break the cycle and finally live the life of her dreams. A layered contemporary fable, Hindsight reminds us to live this life like it's the only one we'll have.