Franca e il lume della Cevola. La vita, la guerra, i partigiani. A special book presentation about the Italian Resistance with the co-author Giulia Borelli from Italian Time Zone.
Saturday 30 Novembre
10am -12pm
Dante Rooms
Freemans Bay Community Centre
10am -12pm
Dante Rooms
Freemans Bay Community Centre
52 Hepburn St
Freemans Bay, Auckland
In this book, the authors Giulia and Lorenzo Borelli invite readers on a heartfelt journey between generations, uncovering the treasured memories of their grandmother and mother, Lanfranca (Franca) Barbaglia. A woman of simple yet profound generosity and courage, Franca lived at the Cevola farmhouse in Invorio, in Piemonte, from 1926 to 1946. With her "light" (lume in the book title), she not only sheltered partisans seeking refuge but also served as a beacon of faith, acting as a catechist and a young women’s delegate in Catholic Action.
This work enriches the literary heritage regarding fascism and the Resistance in the Vergante region, shedding light on key themes:
- The pivotal role of women in the Italian Resistance;
- A vivid glimpse into rural life and traditions in the North of Italy;
- Education and schooling during the fascist era;
- A description of the Cevola farmhouse and its treasures;
- Precious documents and testimonies from the Invorio Resistance, focusing on the tragic San Marcello massacre of March 28, 1945.
Giulia Borelli is an Italian teacher, podcaster, and globetrotter dedicated to making Italian history and culture accessible to curious Italian learners.
Unfortunately, the book is no longer distributed in or outside of Italy, but you can purchase a hard copy from the author during the book presentation (subject to availability) or the e-book (pdf.) version here:
