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“She's a woman. Like a chameleon does, a woman quietly blends into all the parts of her life. Sometimes you can hardly tell she's there, she's so quiet going on about her business. Feed the baby. Muck the stables. Make soup from stones. Make a sheet into a dress. She doesn't count on destiny for anything. She knows its her own hands, her own arms, her own thighs and breasts that have to do the work. Destiny is bigger in men's lives. Destiny is a welcome guest in a man's house. She barely knocks and he's there to open the door. "Yes, yes. You do it," he says to destiny and lumbers back to his chair.”

Quote by Marlena De Blasi

Work

That Summer in Sicily: A Love Story

This novel delves into the romantic adventures and emotional journeys of its characters in the picturesque setting of Sicily, capturing the essence of love and its various facets. more

Author

Marlena De Blasi
Marlena De Blasi

Marlena De Blasi is an Italian-American author born in 1952. Her works primarily focus on themes of immigration and identity, known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight. more

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