Summary
Kathy is a virgin in her twenties trying to navigate the blurred lines between sex and love even as outside forces attempt to detach her from her sexual autonomy. At home, her adoptive mother’s eyes investigate her body for evidence of sexual promiscuity and, despite her protests, she is called a putana—a whore—for her perceived sexual debauchery. At work, meanwhile, she is sexually harassed by male managers who slap her butt, tell her they want Greek for lunch (wink, wink), and fill…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781647423377 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1647423376 |
| Author: | Marina Delvecchio |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 348g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
“This memoir is about love—its elusiveness, its tempers, its promise—andthe journey to finding it in oneself and in another. MarinaDelVecchio’s voice is honest, pragmatic, and powerful even when shefeels weak. Her story reminds us that vulnerabilities can bringstrength, mistakes can build confidence, and an absence can give us theincentive to find fulfillment. We know we’re in capable hands asDelVecchio tells a story that cries, that stings, that trudges, butnever flinches, always endures, and eventually overcomes quitebeautifully.”—Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, author of The Going and Goodbye“The Virgin Chronicles by Marina DelVecchio is a beautifullywrought, heartbreaking, and redemptive story of a young woman’s strugglefor control of her life, mind, and body. She claims her agency todefine her choices about her sexuality while dealing with seeminglyinsurmountable challenges from an adoptive mother who neither trusts nornurtures her. A riveting page-turner, rich with sensual detail, you’llbe rooting for the protagonist’s happiness and self-discovery.”—Carla Sameth, author of One Day on the Gold Line: A Memoir in Essays “In The Virgin Chronicles, Marina DelVecchio delivers a searingstudy on self-possession. Routinely shamed by her distrustful adoptivemother, DelVecchio embarks on a rocky yet indefatigable journey tophysical, sexual, and emotional liberation. With bracing wit and candor,through poignant prose, she reveals the beauty and pleasure found inindependence, establishing boundaries, and connecting with one’sorigins.”—Anjali Enjeti, author of Southbound and The Parted Earth“Marina DelVecchio’s strong writing paints a portrait of a woman whoovercomes the obstacles life has thrown in her path with grit anddetermination. Definitely an inspiring and thought-provoking read.” —Pamela Stockwell, author of A Boundless Place
About The Author
Marina Delvecchio
Marina DelVecchio, Ph.D. is a college professor and writer. In addition to her online publications in MS Magazine, Huffington Post, and The New Agenda, her book publications include Dear Jane, The Professor’s Wife, and The Virgin Chronicles. She teaches women’s studies and literature through the lens of bibliotherapy, guiding her students to connect with literary heroes who write for power and self-assertion. She lives in North Carolina with her children and three feral cats.
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