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Tanya E. Williams, the Author of “Growing Into Greatness” has written an intriguing and captivating novel. In this well-written Historical Fiction novel, the author brings us to Napa Valley, and vividly describes the wine making process from the vines to the bottles. The growth and struggle of the vines, and grapes is also symbolic of the growth and struggle of a family that spends their life in the vineyard. I appreciate how the author describes how women have contributed to the process, and the difficulties along the way in recognition.
The characters in this novel are described as complex and complicated, disciplined, stubborn, and productive. The female protagonist, Sofia Russo, has grown up in the vineyard, and has always dreamed of being the family winemaker. Her father faced the difficulties during Prohibition, when it was difficult to make a living on a vineyard. Sofia is a twin, and her brother has different ambitions. Encouraged by her grandfather, a neighbor, friends, work and research, Sofia learns as much as she can. Sofia faces great disappointment when her father announces that Alonso, the twin brother will be the next winemaker in the family.
I highly recommend this heartfelt, memorable and thought-provoking novel about growth, love, and hope.
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