Greek Sapouni by Maro Kentros - Do you like my font color in the color of the Greek flag on this one? I read a review about this in my University of Michigan Alumni magazine years ago, but could never track down a copy to read. Then one day, there it was on Amazon. It's the story about 3 generations of a Greek family. Sapouni means soap, so Greek Sapouni is grenglish for a Greek American soap opera. I don't want to give too much of the story away, because some of the characters last through the whole book, and others die young. Maro Kentros incorporates elements of Greek tragedy, philosophy, poetry and conversation into her story, making it very informative about Greeks, Greek Americans and American Greeks. It would be fun to know her. My suggestion is to read the commentary about the history of Greece as well as the Greek word translations and author note before you read the book, or at some point during your reading. It will give you a deeper perspective for the story. And I love the cover art of the YiaYia crocheting a blanket between two columns and on a tile floor. So greek.
Her Heart On Her Sleeve: I live in a suburb north of Chicago, and I read, bead, make jewelry, sew, watch TV and movies, crochet, craft, decorate, go to house and garage sales, walk and go on beach walks, listen to music, take pictures, cook and bake, read, and write about all of it on herheartonhersleeve. I have a companion blog called Jewlery by Dianne Sophia at diannesophia.blogspot.com where I write exclusively about my jewelry.
Jewelry By Dianne Sophia: I have been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a girl growing up in Detroit, and have been designing and making jewelry for 15 years. I love to work with pearls and crystals, semi-precious stones, Sterling Silver and Gold, along with vintage beads and materials. I delight in combining shape, pattern and color in new ways. I'm inspired and influenced by my travels and experiences as a reader, writer, photographer and student of life. My blog herheartonhersleeve.blogspot.com chronicles my life in art and popular culture.
Greek Sapouni by Maro Kentros - Do you like my font color in the color of the Greek flag on this one? I read a review about this in my University of Michigan Alumni magazine years ago, but could never track down a copy to read. Then one day, there it was on Amazon. It's the story about 3 generations of a Greek family. Sapouni means soap, so Greek Sapouni is grenglish for a Greek American soap opera. I don't want to give too much of the story away, because some of the characters last through the whole book, and others die young. Maro Kentros incorporates elements of Greek tragedy, philosophy, poetry and conversation into her story, making it very informative about Greeks, Greek Americans and American Greeks. It would be fun to know her. My suggestion is to read the commentary about the history of Greece as well as the Greek word translations and author note before you read the book, or at some point during your reading. It will give you a deeper perspective for the story. And I love the cover art of the YiaYia crocheting a blanket between two columns and on a tile floor. So greek.
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