Where is the grace-filled life — and how do you get there from wherever you are? In this unusual handbook of spiritual exercises, authentic Italian recipes, and intimate reflections, you will enjoy the benefits of an ordinary woman’s adventure into elegance and love. Author Elizabeth Griffin not only shares her journey, she helps you start your own... Discover your punto di partenza (point of departure) and explore how you see what you see. * Rest and relax in your personal piazza, or inner focal point. * Explore the connections between forgiveness, celebration, and togetherness. * Along the way to inner fulfillment, take pleasure in notes on the Italian lifestyle and nourish your family and friends with Bruschetta, Pasta alla Norcina, Crostata di Marmellata, and more. You don’t have to be Italian to live gracefully — this unusual book will introduce you to new ideas and flavors that will enliven your daily journey.