Il Circolo is a reunion story, the rediscovery of family and roots. Its the real dolce vita, lived to the tune of Italian Girls Just Want to Have Fun. If you like laughing, eating, and shopping, youre in for a romp of a read. Magnifico! Mark Greenside, author of Ill Never Be French (No Matter What I Do

Donna Marie Ferro is the granddaughter of immigrants from the Ligurian Region of Italy. She retired from education after nearly forty years of teaching, counseling, and serving as an administrator at the college level. Donna Marie has been an activist in bringing equal access in education to students with disabilities. Currently, she spends her time traveling. She says, "Italy inspires me. Come visit! I will be waiting for you on the balcony in Alpicella. Benvenuto!"