The first book in a trilogy about the Grecos — a quirky, New Jersey Italian family. Twenty-three-year-old middle child Silvia tries to unite them in hopes of saving them from devolving into a feuding, unloving family like those of her parents. Filled with humor, wit, insight and unforgettable characters! ↵↵↵"The author... manages to make us care about this family. All of the Grecos... are entertaining and their quirks are endearing. Olive Branches Don't Grow on Trees is a very real drama that gets to the heart of the conflict within the Greco family." ↵— Indie Reader Reviews↵ ↵"The sequences of Silvia's recollections into the past with her strong willed, born ahead of her time grandmother, the jobs she has held, and lost as it were, are nothing short of brilliant."↵— Chapters and Chats Book Reviews↵↵"The author weaves a tale that is a moving and realistic portrayal of a dysfunctional family with enough drama and humorous family situations that will keep the reader engaged and entertained, while providing a witty sense of humor and subtle messages of life lessons to extend the olive branch and learn to live, love and forgive." ↵— Jersey Girl Book Reviews