Theresa Moretti escapes from a futureless childhood in a Sicilian orphanage with one dream: to one day have a family of her own. When she meets Hans after settling in Michigan, this dream seems destined for fulfillment. But even happily married, Theresa can't fully shake the stigma of her social class. She'll do anything for her family-but her husband's family wants nothing to do with her.
A saga of unrelenting determination and soul-destroying challenges, Theresa's Blessings chronicles her journey to build a family-and fight for it. After Hans's tragic death, Theresa and their six children relocate to San Pedro, California, a growing town with opportunities for ambitious immigrants. But her long-standing emotional turmoil begins to takes a toll.
An unexpected friendship, though, helps her start to deal with her loss. Her landlord, Will, is struggling with his own guilty past. Through thoughtful counsel and a kind ear, they help each other move forward. They are just friends-nothing more-but Will is a patient man.
The American dream holds much promise, but an unfailing will is required to achieve it. After all they've each been through-pain, injustice, struggle, guilt-can the dream be waiting for Theresa and Will?
About the Author: David G. Freligh grew up in San Pedro, California, as did both of his parents, providing him with a deep connection to and knowledge of the area's rich history.
Theresa's Blessings was inspired by the lives of several of his family members, including his parents' lives in San Pedro, his grandparents' experiences in the mountains of Tennessee, and his wife's childhood in Niles, Michigan.
Freligh is a retired private investigator.
