{"product_id":"the-ascent-9781595987174","title":"The Ascent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to Carmela Cattuti's first novel, \u003cem\u003eBetween the Cracks\u003c\/em\u003e, this story invites the reader to accompany Angela Lanza as she builds her life in America during the first half of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. A Sicilian immigrant, she manages to assimilate into the social life of a small town outside of New York City. Through the horrors of war, domestic tragedy, and raising her sister-in-law's children, hers is a successful immigrant experience. Angela seeks to transcend organized religion and develop her spirituality. She is able to influence three generations of Americans through her artistic sensibility and a sharpened intuition. The book parallels America's growth with Angela's growing sense of who she is in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Three Towers Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781595987174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.50d","brand":"Carmela Cattuti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36661169258652,"sku":"9781595987174","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_566f934f-5003-48f7-9f2e-54c7dfd9cbcc.jpg?v=1603898820","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-ascent-9781595987174","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}