As a new mom, my time is at a premium right now; reading has been largely pushed to the back burner in favor of raising a baby. (When baby sleeps, mom is supposed to sleep...right?) I've loved all of Adriana's books, but I've always told people that The Shoemaker's Wife was my favorite.

Not anymore.

Reading this book was like eating an exceptionally decadent serving of tiramisu - rich with detail, wonderfully textured, and completely satisfying. I was delighted to be given the chance to read The Good Left Undone and I found myself staying up ridiculously late, diving into chapter after chapter of Adriana's incredible work. I came away feeling simultaneously thrilled with the masterful storytelling and sad that it had come to an end. Adriana wove the history of Matelda Cabrelli and her mother, Domenica, presenting readers with a vibrant tapestry of one family's history, complete with love, tragedy, and triumph. I can't wait for the book to be published so I can purchase a copy, reread it, and share it with everyone I know.

Full of wonderful descriptions of setting and character, The Good Left Undone is a family epic spanning 4 generations of one family. Trigiani's gift for language is on full display. Long-time fans will love this tale.

I've read every book written by Adriana Trigiani and this one did not disappoint. Trigiani is a masterful story teller and the story of those in this book is carefully crafted, with a tight plot. Switching between generations, the story of The Good Left Undone will delight and inspire.

I loved this book, and I am a huge Adriana Trigiani fan. I have read and enjoyed all her books and recommended them to my friends. She creates wonderful characters and stories that are derived from her rich family history. Adriana is a master of creating stories about families and the ties that bind them. As you read, you find yourself caring about the characters and their outcome because of her beautiful way with words. She always makes the places and time in history come alive because of the details she includes. Adriana has been kind enough to speak (on-line) to 2 of my bookclubs over the past years and she is a warm, outgoing and an incredibly entertaining speaker. I appreciate her support for librarians, bookclubs and readers.. She is a true joy - just like her books!

I have never read anything by this author although I know that she is extremely popular with readers. This novel does not disappoint. A mutigenerational novels expanding through Italy, France and Scotland before and after World War II and up to the present.. I did not know the history of Italians in Scotland during that time period and how they were treated. How upsetting! The story is wonderful, however I did have trouble remembering all the Italian names. I will go back and read author's previous novels,