Description: Includes P.S. Insights, interviews & more (13 pages).
Brief description:
Yvette Manessis Corporon is a senior producer with the syndicated entertainment news show Extra. In addition to her two Emmy Awards, Yvette has received a Silurian Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the New York City Comptroller and City Council's Award for Greek Heritage and Culture.
Review Quotes:
"When The Cypress Whispers is an unforgettable book about what it truly means to love and be loved....Yvette has taken the myths, history and culture of our homeland and crafted a deeply moving story that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page." - Maria Menounos
"When The Cypress Whispers is an unforgettable book about what it truly means to love and be loved. . . Yvette has taken the myths, history and culture of our homeland and crafted a deeply moving story that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page." - Maria Menounos
"Exquisitely written. A profoundly beautiful love story of the magical Greek island of Erikousa and the undeniable love and bond between Daphne and her beloved Yia-yia. It's an enchanting read exploring Greek myths and the importance of understanding your fate and following your heart." - Laura Schroff, New York Times-bestelling author of An Invisible Thread
"When the Cypress Whispersis a rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman's deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won't soon forget." - Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author
"When the Cypress Whispers is a beautiful story about family, friendship and faith--the things I value most in life. Yvette has done a wonderful blending the past and the present to write an unforgettable novel that will make you both laugh and cry." - Mario Lopez
"Sun-drenched, evocative and a wee bit magical, When the Cypress Whispers is both a perfect beach read and a compelling portrait of a family of strong women." - Shelf Awareness
"There's plenty of romance, myth and magic in this fast-paced, emotional roller-coaster ride of a story. Add to that a believable storyline, well-developed characters and breathtaking detail of the Greek islands, and you have an intriguing tale in Corporon's debut. The author uses her knowledge of Greek history to weave a spellbinding story that fans will not soon forget." - RT Book Reviews
"A compelling and beautiful novel." - Luxuryreading.com
"When The Cypress Whispers is a beautifully written story of the love between a young woman and her Yia-yia. I really enjoyed the flashbacks into Daphne's childhood summers spent with her grandmother. The warm feelings Daphne easily recalled of the time spent watching her grandmother cook, made me recall my summers with my grandma (nothing like beautiful exotic Greece!). Ms. Corporon's descriptions were so perfectly written I almost felt the breeze and tasted the food." - Novelreview.com
"The power of family tradition and heritage is compassionately explored in Corporon's debut. . . [she] can tell a good tale, and her love for her Greek heritage permeates the story." - Publishers Weekly
"There is just enough humor to balance the heartache, and a dash of history adds depth. Readers will be transported." - Booklist
"The book is rich with description, but not where the reader will feel bogged down with detail. Corporon does amazing job painting a literary picture where the sounds, sights, and smells of Greece are within inches. When the Cypress Whispers a sensory feast of words and passages that will have you smiling through tears of joy and wishing for those stories of your childhood that your grandmother used to tell. Corporon has not only woven a beautiful story, but she's created something special here. The reminder that no matter where you are in life or what you think you need, if you have a family that loves you, no matter their idiosyncrasies or flaws, no matter what culture they are or what part of the world from which they originated, then you have damn good foundation." - Examiner.com