Sleepless Nights and Kisses for Breakfast: Reflections on Fatherhood

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This #1 Italian bestseller, offering a father's observations of the everyday moments that might otherwise go unnoticed, has struck a chord with readers around the globe Matteo Bussola is a designer and cartoonist who lives in Verona, Italy with his wife Paola; their three young daughters, Virginia, Ginevra, and Melania (ages eight, four, and two); and their two dogs. For two years, he's been writing posts on Facebook capturing the beauty of ordinary moments with his family. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND KISSES FOR BREAKFAST is the memoir that grew out of these writings. Divided into winter, spring, summer, and fall, the book follows the different seasons of parenthood and life. At times moving, and at others humorous, these writings remind people to savour the present and appreciate the simple things in life. As Matteo says, "Virginia, Ginevra, and Melania are the lens through which I observe the world. The view they provide gives me a different way of looking at everything, even at what I was before they came along. I think this is what's called putting things in perspective. My daughters nourish me and remind me that being a father means living in that grey area between responsibility and carelessness, strength and softness." Sleepless Nights and Kisses for Breakfast is an eloquent memoir by a gifted storyteller.

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"A charming and delightful look at fatherhood."
Publishers Weekly

"Richardss translation reads well, as neither American nor British English but as Italian English, if there is such a thing. Verdict: A perfect summer read that will allow parents, dads especially, to reflect upon their own experiences raising children."
Library Journal starred review

"Bussola has written a heartwarming collection of vignettes about his cosmopolitan life in Verona, Italy, with his wife and three young daughters. What started out as a Facebook journaling project has turned into a best-selling book in Italy. The storytelling skills hes honed as a successful cartoonist are aptly put to use in this newly translated memoir."
Booklist

"Sweet . . . . Charming, 'near-daily snapshots' of fatherhood."
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Author Bio

Matteo Bussola is a bestselling Italian author whose Facebook posts on his family's adventures have gone viral, as they serve as moving reminders to embrace the present and value every moment we share with our loved ones. He is an architect turned cartoonist who lives in Verona, Italy with his wife, Paola, and their three young daughters, Virginia, Ginevra, and Melania.