"I always knew that I had a story to tell, so, on April 9, 1999, at the tender and well-preserved age of seventy-three, with my daughter's college dictionary within my reach, I sat down to write this book." Thus begins the compelling story of a young girl's journey to adulthood, family turmoil, the effects and aftermath of war, emigration to a new land, a troubled marriage, and . . . an enduring quest for happiness and contentment.
And maybe, along the way, to discover that bella fortuna - good luck - isn't what you're given, but what you make."--Publisher's description