The experiences, advice, and pearls of wisdom in this book could apply or help anyone and I wished the story wouldn’t have ended because I wanted more…. This is a painful side of life that many young and old people have to bare. Its a story about an elderly Italian lady named Olga writing a letter to her estranged. « previous 1 2 next » sort by « previous 1 2 next » Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author.

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I think the author’s message to her readers in clear tactful rapport that patience and understanding should be a prominent action of our relationship with our families. Follow Your Heart is a heartwarming special Novel that made me cry. Books by Susanna Tamaro (Author of Follow Your Heart) Books by Susanna Tamaro Susanna Tamaro Average rating 3.59 The granddaughter became a determined young lady and moved to America leaving her grandmother in Trieste, Italy heartbroken, and alone. The letter also reflect unpleasant honesty of an elderly lady of eighty years who is close to death writing to the granddaughter she raised. Embedded in this letter reflects joys, regrets, sorrows, and the author bares all to her readers.

The author creates a letter that I found so powerful that took me on a journey through generations of lessons of truth about life. There were quite a few triggers, some sad and some happy. The reason I had moments of crying is because it hit close to home for me. This lyrical novel has earned author Susanna Tamaro. It’s a story about an elderly Italian lady named Olga writing a letter to her estranged granddaughter that continues throughout the book. Follow Your Heart is a bittersweet tale that explores the reflections and revelations of aging. įollow Your Heart is a heartwarming special Novel that made me cry. Review: Follow Your Heart by Susanna Tamaro.