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Something Beautiful Happened

A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Something Beautiful Happened

A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

In this “engrossing peek into a little-known chapter of World War II, and one family’s harrowing tale of finding the lost pieces of its own history” (Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar Temptress Solider Spy), a woman sets out to track down the descendants of the Jewish family her grandmother helped hide seventy years earlier. Yvette Manessis Corporon grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories about how the people of the small Greek island Erikousa hid a Jewish family—a tailor named Savvas and his daughters—from the Nazis during World War II. Nearly 2,000 Jews from that area died in the concentration camps, but even though everyone on Erikousa knew Savvas and his family were hiding on the island, no one ever gave them up, and the family survived the war. Years later, Yvette couldn’t get the story of the Jewish tailor out of her head. She decided to track down the man’s descendants—and eventually found them in Israel. Their tearful reunion was proof to her that evil doesn’t always win. But just days after she made the connection, her cousin’s child was gunned down in a parking lot in Kansas, a victim of a Neo-Nazi out to inflict as much harm as he could. Despite her best hopes, she was forced to confront the fact that seventy years after the Nazis were defeated, remainders of their hateful legacy still linger today. As Yvette and her family wrestled with the tragedy in their own lives, the lessons she learned from the survivors of the Holocaust helped her confront and make sense of the present. In beautiful interweaving storylines, the past and present come together in a nuanced, heartfelt “story of compassion and collective resistance” with “undeniable emotional power” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Simon and Schuster

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1501161121

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9781501161124

When the Cypress Whispers

A Novel

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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When the Cypress Whispers

A Novel

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

“A rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman’s deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won’t soon forget.” — Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon’s lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she’s been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family’s old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place. Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne’s fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband’s unexpected death. After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé—everything she’s ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne’s new life— and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter— stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.

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Harper Collins

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0062267590

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9780062267597

Where the Wandering Ends

A Novel of Corfu

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Where the Wandering Ends

A Novel of Corfu

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

A vivid, character-driven historical saga set in Greece at the end of WWII and on the verge of the Greek Civil War. Fans of Ariel Lawhon's books about little-known history will love this sweeping, multigenerational story of familial love and loyalty against all odds. Corfu, 1946: Living in a poor village in northern Greece, 10-year-olds Marco and Katerina are the best of friends. But as their country erupts into war, the two are separated: Katerina's family flees on foot, desperate to find somewhere safe. Marco is sent to one of Queen Frederica's children's villages, her defiant stance against the incoming communists. At their final goodbye, Katerina and Marco promise to find their way back to the village, and to each other. This haunting childhood vow launches events that will take decades to unravel. Where the Wandering Ends beautifully blends real Corfiot history with Greek mythology. Spanning multiple decades, this heart-breaking yet uplifting story reminds us of the tenacity of those who have lost everything and the enduring power of home. "[A] magically crafted story combining history and mythology." -Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author.

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401

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Harper Muse

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1400236088

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9781400236084

Daughter of Ruins

A Novel

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Daughter of Ruins

A Novel

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

A motherless daughter. An Italian prostitute. A mail-order bride. Are these women brave enough to change their fates? Demitra's mother died in America in the 1930s when Demitra was three years old. Her father took her home to the Greek island of Cephalonia, where she endures a lonely childhood and dreams her dead mother watches over her, like the goddesses she reads about in her mythology books. When Demitra comes of age, she refuses to marry the man chosen for her. Instead, she defiantly begins an affair with a forbidden man who ignites her passion for painting the goddesses she once imagined protected her. Elena is a beautiful Italian woman who dreamed of a life away from the brothels where she was raised. But opportunities are not meant for daughters of prostitutes and Elena has no choice but to become one herself. When Italy occupies Cephalonia, Elena finds work entertaining the soldiers. Her life on the island is happy and carefree--until the Germans arrive in 1943. Maria lives in a poor mountain village in 1921 with a loving mother and sister. When her father grows desperate to feed his family, he sends her to America as a picture bride to marry a stranger. Only eighteen years old, Maria is terrified of the journey ahead. Daughter of Ruins is an all-encompassing tale steeped in the rich history, culture, and myths of Greece. It is a deeply moving story that follows three women as they struggle to control their destinies, fighting to become the women they were meant to be.

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Harper Muse

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1400236126

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9781400236121

When the Cypress Whispers

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of mortals come together in a lushly atmospheric debut celebrating the powerful bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne has been brought up to believe in the American dream. When her husband dies in a car accident, leaving her with an inconsolable baby and stacks of bills, she channels everything she has into opening her own Greek restaurant. Now an acclaimed chef and restaurateur, she has also found a second chance at love with her wealthy, handsome fiancé. Although American by birth, Daphne spent many blissful childhood summers on the magical Greek island of Erikousa, which her grandmother still calls home. At her Yia-yia's side, she discovered her passion for cooking and absorbed the vibrant rhythms of island life, infused with ancient myths and legends lovingly passed down through generations. Somehow her beloved grandmother could always read her deepest thoughts, and despite the miles between them Daphne knows Yia-yia is the one person who can look beyond Daphne's storybook life of seeming perfection to help her stay grounded. With her wedding day fast approaching, Daphne returns to Erikousa and to Yia-yia's embrace. The past and the present beautifully entwine in this glorious, heartfelt story about a woman trapped between the siren call of old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career and relationship. When Daphne arrives on Erikousa with her daughter, Evie, in tow, nothing is the way she recalls it, and she worries that her elderly Yia-yia is losing her grip on reality. But as the two of them spend time together on the magical island once again, her grandmother opens up to share remarkable memories of her life there—including moving stories of bravery and loyalty in the face of death during World War II—and Daphne remembers why she returned. Yia-yia has more than one lesson to teach her: that security is not the same as love, that her life can be filled with meaning again, and that the most important magic to believe in is the magic of herself.

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0062322664

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Something Beautiful Happened

A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

Yvette Manessis Corporon grew up listening to her grandmother's stories about how the people of the small Greek island Erikousa hid a Jewish family -- a tailor named Savvas and his daughters -- from the Nazis during World War II. Nearly 2,000 Jews from that area died in the concentration camps, but even though everyone on Erikousa knew Savvas and his family were hiding on the island, no one ever gave them up, and the family survived the war. Years later, Yvette couldn't get the story of the Jewish tailor out of her head. She decided to track down the man's descendants -- and eventually found them in Israel. Their tearful reunion was proof to her that evil doesn't always win. But just days after she made the connection, her cousin's child was gunned down in a parking lot in Kansas, a victim of a Neo-Nazi out to inflict as much harm as he could. Despite her best hopes, she was forced to confront the fact that seventy years after the Nazis were defeated, it was still happening today. As Yvette and her family wrestled with the tragedy in their own lives, the lessons she learned from the survivors of the Holocaust helped her confront and make sense of the present.

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Simon and Schuster

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1501161113

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Where the Wandering Ends

A Novel of Corfu

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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A Novel of Corfu

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Daughter of Ruins

A Novel

By: Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Peeing in Peace

Tales and Tips for Type A Moms

By: Beth Feldman,Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Peeing in Peace

Tales and Tips for Type A Moms

By: Beth Feldman,Yvette Manessis Corporon

This is the perfect playdate for your purse. Are you a multi-tasking mom pulled in a million directions by your precocious kids, demanding boss and starved-for-attention spouse? Do you find the only time you're able to steal a moment to yourself is behind the doors of a bathroom stall? If so, then you are in desperate need of a playdate with Peeing in Peace. Honest and unafraid to talk about working motherhood's dirty secrets, such as bribing, potty (mouth) training, and going to the office to relax, working moms Beth Feldman and Yvette Manessis Corporon offer community, chuckles, and co-conspirators for busy moms everywhere. Packed with stories, tips, and even a recipe or two, Peeing in Peace will help you navigate the choppy waters of work, home, and the chaos in between. So grab a latte, enjoy the quiet, and dive in! "A must-read for any mom who needs a little boost while trying to juggle business and babies." Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul and author "Peeing in Peace had me smiling from start to finish." Marg Helgenberger, CSI television star and feature film actress "Peeing in Peace is the perfect remedy for overwhelmed moms." -Melanie Lynne Hauser, author of Confessions of Super Mom

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1402252412

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Peeing in Peace

Tales and Tips for Type A Moms

By: Beth Feldman,Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Tales and Tips for Type A Moms

By: Beth Feldman,Yvette Manessis Corporon

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Something Beautiful Happened

Something Beautiful Happened

When the Cypress Whispers

When the Cypress Whispers

Where the Wandering Ends

Where the Wandering Ends

Daughter of Ruins

Daughter of Ruins

When the Cypress Whispers

When the Cypress Whispers

Something Beautiful Happened

Something Beautiful Happened

Where the Wandering Ends

Where the Wandering Ends

Daughter of Ruins

Daughter of Ruins

Peeing in Peace

Peeing in Peace

Peeing in Peace

Peeing in Peace

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