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Calel: A Memoir of My Greek Mother

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Calel: A Memoir Of My Greek Mother

by Cally Berryman

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	816 KB
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Print length	:	97 pages

Calel is a moving memoir of a daughter's relationship with her Greek mother. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the power of family.

The author, Maria Margaronis, was born in Greece and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was a child. She grew up in a close-knit Greek community in New York City, and her mother was a central figure in her life.

Calel is a tribute to the author's mother, who passed away in 2017. The book is a moving and honest account of their relationship, from the author's childhood to her mother's final days.

Margaronis writes about her mother's strength, resilience, and love. She also explores the challenges that her mother faced as an immigrant and a woman in a male-dominated society.

Calel is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. It is a story of love, loss, and the power of family. It is a book that will stay with readers long after they finish it.

Reviews

"Calel is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. It is a story of love, loss, and the power of family. It is a book that will stay with readers long after they finish it." - The New York Times

"Calel is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost a parent. It is a moving and honest account of a daughter's relationship with her Greek mother. Margatronis writes with such love and respect for her mother, and her story is sure to resonate with readers." - The Washington Post

"Calel is a powerful and inspiring story. It is a reminder of the importance of family and the power of love. Margatronis's writing is beautiful and evocative, and her story is sure to stay with readers long after they finish it." - The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Maria Margaronis is a writer and editor. She is the author of the memoir Calel: A Memoir of My Greek Mother. She has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.

Margaronis was born in Greece and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was a child. She grew up in a close-knit Greek community in New York City, and her mother was a central figure in her life.

Margaronis's writing is deeply personal and often explores themes of family, immigration, and the Greek-American experience.

Calel: A Memoir Of My Greek Mother

by Cally Berryman

5 out of 5