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Name of Book: When the Cypress Whispers Author: Yvette Manessis Corporon ISBN: 978-0-06-226758-9 Publisher: Harper Collins Type of book: Greece, 1990s, 2000s, grandmother/granddaughter relationship, Erikousa, island life, friendship, mother/daughter relationship, immigrant experiences, New York, goals, traditions vs modern life, magic, Greek myths, brief mention of WWII Year it was published: 2014 Summary: On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in a lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she's been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family's old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place. Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, ...