Comments on: Atavismo!: My Home in Italy (Paperback)

By: Sabine

Sabine — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

I’ve read several books on personal memories of Italy but this is the best that I’ve found! It reminded me of the happy childhood days I spent in my Italian Grandma’s kitchen watching her cook while she told me stories of the old country. It is the perfect blend of “feel good” family stories and descriptions of food that make you want to run out to your local Italian restaurant–or even better, try the family recipes that Ann lists at the end. I admit that I’d love to have an experience like this. Read it and you’ll understand! It definitely appeals to all of your senses!
It’s written as though the author were right there telling you her story in her own words without a lot of other stuff that you don’t care about.
Anyone with Italian roots or wanted to be Italian should read this book.

By: Humphrey

Humphrey — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

A charming woman writing about a little-visited region of Italy. But, oh good gosh – why wasn’t someone proofing this book?? Spelling and grammer errors in her Italian, and generally weak English composition were a constant distraction to me as I read of her very personnel adventures which were a wonderful exploration of her family history in Abruzzo.

By: Yana

Yana — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

Such an interesting story and because it is a true adventure, all the more meaningful. Could relate to so many thoughts of the author. One just hasn't lived until experiencing a visit to Italy or to Sicily. Having done both, I suggest that everyone try it just once; you will never be the same! I found this book to be a great read and I know that all book lovers will enjoy it, too .
G. Villalba,
Idaho

By: Fala

Fala — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars Traveling in Anna Maria's Footsteps
I particularly enjoyed Anna Maria's discovery of her Italian family. Through her writing I sensed how meeting them enriched her life.

By: Taban

Taban — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:43:41 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
A return to her roots
I initially met the author in the Rome airport struggling to find change to pay for parking. Realizing she was speaking English, we had a small discussion and she handed me her…