If you are looking to read a book that celebrates all that makes a family, a family like love, hard-work, faith and tragic events that make them stronger, then you found it. This book follows Brooklyn and her family. A typical large Italian family that lives in Brooklyn, New York during the 1950's. The family runs a Pizza Joint. There is a an aunt hiding a secret, an uncle that is a bit crazy, a Greek who is adopted in, and a grandfather who comes to live with a hitman. In between all that you will find humor, heart and love tucked into the pages of this book. A clean read that is exciting, thrilling and has already received five-stars from the readers