Il giorno in cui Giorgia annuncia al padre che si sarebbe laureata il mese dopo; questi viene ricoverato in terapia intensiva a causa di unrsquo;emorragia e dopo undici giorni di coma si spegne. La tragedia accorsa al padre egrave; lrsquo;occasione per Giorgia di raccontare la storia della sua famiglia e quella vissuta dai minatori di San Giovanni; un piccolo villaggio del Sulcis Inglesiente; durante la seconda guerra mondiale.Il nonno di Giorgia; Mario; ancora bambino; si trasferisce a San Giovanni dopo la Grande Guerra e qui viene assunto come minatore.La memoria egrave; come una macchina da presa che registra e conserva. Ad essa possiamo attingere a piene mani per ricostruire il percorso delle nostre radici. Le mie passano per i sentieri di San Giovanni; hanno le mani robuste e callose dei minatori che ligrave; hanno scavato e la tempra forte delle loro donne; forgiate dalla miseria e dal lutto. Profumano di buono come i pini che ricoprono con il loro manto sempreverde lrsquo;altopiano di San Giorgio. Brillano come i cristalli di quarzo che; simili a gemme; impreziosiscono questa terra di conquista e di sogno.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational ideas from a professional - at last!By TMeyerFinally a book from an expert calligrapher with tons of inspirational ideas on how to create decorated lettering with a variety of media. Jan also includes a nice set of examplars of basic hands and Lombardic versals for those new to calligraphy who need good forms to copy. Its hard to imagine any calligrapher or lettering enthusiast who wouldnt find this book a great addition to their library.Theres a rule in book publishing that there is always room in every genre for 3 books: The first; the cheapest; and the best. This is so far the best. Well done.I would give a more detailed review; but I purchased the first copy for our calligraphy guilds library and it was checked out immediately. (Now I am ordering a copy for myself!)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book with wonderful photos of inspiring worksBy beginpenGreat book with wonderful photos of inspiring works! If you enjoy lettering; calligraphy; card making or water coloring and want to mix up the presentation of your work; then you will love the possibilities that are shown in this beautiful book. I first purchased this for Kindle; but several weeks later I purchased the actual book; I just had to have it. Since that purchase; I am getting a better view of the contents and a greater appreciation for the work of the author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely fantastic book!By GaleMFantastic book! Very well organized and full of outstanding illustrations and clear; precise instructions. I own many calligraphy books; and this is one of the very best. Love it!
