The Matchbox Diary

Amazon Best Books of the Month March 2013: di-a-ry [dahy-uh-ree] noun.,: 1.a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences, observations, feelings, attitudes, etc.
A cigar box full of memories imparts a tender story of grandfather and granddaughter, meeting and learning about each other for the first time. From an olive pit to scraps of newsprint, bits of ephemera housed in matchboxes serve as the record of an illiterate young immigrant’s life in America. This unique chronicle, passed down through the telling of each matchbox moment, creates a heartwarming experience of shared family history and bonding between generations. Breathtakingly beautiful and elaborately detailed illustrations give the perfect vintage feel to The Matchbox Diary, a treasure that will inspire readers young and old to share their own stories. --Seira Wilson