Tapestry, by Maria Palotta-Chiarolli, is a culture-rich and informative book. It was interesting and engaging, and the book's style allowed me to glimpse at the depth of Palotta-Chiarolli's strong beliefs. I was able delve into her and her family's personalities and experiences through the use of various discourses including feminism, racism and sexual freedom. The book style is a clever and informative one. What once seemed annoying and confusing proved to be a great tool …showed first 75 words of 1285 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1285 total…of her time. Tapestry was very enlightening. The discourses and themes were easy to spot and were relevant to me. By experiencing Maria Palotta-Chiarolli's view of her life, I learned about the Italian culture and how it changed yet stayed the same. This showed me how society can affect the way we live and how some few unique individuals can change this. It really inspired me to strive my hardest and appreciate what I have.