Della and Dodi in America: A Story of Italian Immigration and Persecution

Born from the whispers of a long held family secret, this novel follows Grandma Della—a woman of quiet resilience and unyielding spirit—as she confronts the harsh realities of immigration, injustice, and the heartbreaking loss of a daughter. Rooted in truth and enriched with memoir, the story spans generations, from Della's years on Delta cotton plantations and her work as a Depression era truck farmer to the author's childhood on an Oregon farm shaped by migrant laborers and the land that ...