A poignant, character-driven family saga about conformity, creativity, and the courage to live authentically.
Set against the cultural shifts of the 1970s, The Bird That Sang in Color follows Donna Greco as she comes of age alongside her brother, Vincent. Donna dreams of a conventional life—marriage, children, financial security, and social approval—while Vincent, an artist and free spirit, rejects tradition in favor of creative freedom and self-expression.
As the years unfold, Donna begins to question the cost of conformity and the choices she has made. Watching her brother live boldly and unapologetically, she comes to realize that his unconventional path may hold deeper wisdom than the life she once believed she wanted. Through humor, tenderness, and emotional insight, the novel explores how societal expectations shape identity—and what it takes to break free.
Heartfelt and reflective, The Bird That Sang in Color asks an unforgettable question: What pictures will you have of yourself by the end of your life? This literary fiction novel invites readers to examine authenticity, regret, and the quiet bravery required to live truthfully.
Perfect for fans of Chloe Benjamin's The Immortalists and Ann Patchett's Dutch House.
The Bird That Sang in Color is the third book in The Greco Family Trilogy and is written as a prequel to Olive Branches Don’t Grow on Trees and Discovery of an Eagle, although like all the books in this series, it can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the trilogy.
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Grace Mattioli is the author of Olive Branches Don't Grow on Trees and Discovery of an Eagle.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A moving family saga about the secret to living free! Donna Greco wants nothing more than happiness for her brother, Vincent, whom she perceives as sad and lost as he remains single, childless, living in boarding homes or cramped apartments, and working low-paying jobs she thinks are beneath him. She subscribes to a conventional view of life and despite her tireless efforts of encouraging him to do the same, he chooses to go his own way. She harbors guilt for her supposed failure to ensure his happiness until she discovers a book of sketches he made of his life, which allows her to see his internal joy. She also discovers something else in her brother's drawings that changes her entire outlook on life and fuels her desire to live authentically. But she is pulled back into her secure existence for fear of the unknown. What does she discover and will she be able to break free of her self-made prison and live life on her own terms Read this generational saga spanning decades and filled with endearing characters, great humor, and nostalgia to find out. Reviewers have called this story 'profound, thought-provoking, funny, inspiring, and beautiful.' Notable New York Times author Lidia Yuknavitch has called this book, 'hugely moving, beautifully rendered, and brilliant.'. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780990575191
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