{"product_id":"perfect-italian-kiki-petrosino-9781956046458","title":"Perfect Italian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning author Kiki Petrosino comes a poignant exploration of identity, heritage and belonging for readers of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNight Sky with Exit Wounds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Ocean Vuong, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlow Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by Eduardo C. Corral and Seamus Heaney's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid imagery and spare, precise verse, Kiki Petrosino's \u003cem\u003ePerfect Italian\u003c\/em\u003e examines the complexities of cultural inheritance, the nuances of language, and the emotional weight of diasporic identity as a Black and Italian American. The collection weaves personal memories with ancestral echoes, reflecting on themes of family, grief, and the search for connection across generations and geographies. From the sensory experiences of travel in Italy to the tension of navigating dual identities, Petrosino's work captures the beauty and struggle of self-discovery. Her language creates a rich tapestry of emotions and landscapes, offering a profound meditation on the intersections of race, culture, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect Italian\u003c\/em\u003e is the third and final installment in Petrosino's series on heritage and identity. Previous books in the collection, also published by Sarabande, include \u003cem\u003eWhite Blood\u003c\/em\u003e (2020) and \u003cem\u003eBright\u003c\/em\u003e (2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kiki Petrosino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956046453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781956046458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarabande Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Kiki Petrosino","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659709395199,"sku":"9781956046458","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/perfect-italian-kiki-petrosino-9781956046458","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}