Mama Nonne

A quest to find her maternal roots led the author down the path of self-discovery. As she explored the truths of the struggles her great-grandmother Mama Nonne endured, Josephine uncovered the vast reserves of resilience displayed by the women in her family.

The business acumen and courage of her great-grandparents left her with an overwhelming sense of admiration for the Sicilian immigrants who persevered against great odds. As she learned about the strong bonds forged by family misfortune, she gained a greater understanding of her own mother and of her own childhood.