Chiara Cesettis' novel "Memories Of Our Days" tells the story of four children of a small family living in Tuscan Italy between the turn of the 20th Century and post-Second World War time. Over three generations, these protagonists experience the turbulent events of their era, the outbreak and aftermaths of World War I, illness, fascism, immigration abroad, and violent changes of society.
The book portrays a story of difficult and timeless experiences and trials, but also strength, grace, love, acceptance of the harsh realities of change, friendship, hard-work, and resilience. Through the plot and central characters, the author explores issues of socio-cultural, religious, technological, and political milieu of Tuscany, its transformation to accommodate new modes of living, innovation, and evolving values.
This story highlights the importance and significance of human interactions, compassion, personal transformation, and the role of family in shaping cultures and identities over time.
The story of the families Barrieri, Prati, Vipiti and Mancini follows the characters who evolve through —for better and for worse— the early historiography of the 20th-century, in the postpost-War world. In that framework, readers can learn some fundamental parts of history while witnessing the evolution of various characters, much like seen through the adventurous glasses of a fairytale.
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