The Family : The New York Times Bestseller

Description

Title: The Family
Author: Naomi Krupitsky
Publisher: The Borough Press
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780008491451

The Family by Naomi Krupitsky is a compelling historical novel that explores friendship, loyalty, and the complex world of organized crime in twentieth-century New York.

The story follows Sofia Colicchio and Antonia Russo, two young girls growing up in neighboring families whose lives are deeply connected to the powerful Italian-American crime world. While Sofia’s father is a respected member of the criminal organization, Antonia’s father works for him, creating a bond that ties the girls’ families together.

As they grow up in Brooklyn, Sofia and Antonia share a close friendship, but the expectations and rules of the criminal world surrounding them begin to shape their lives in different ways. As adults, they must navigate love, loyalty, power, and the consequences of decisions made within their families.

Set against decades of changing American history, The Family tells a powerful story about the sacrifices demanded by loyalty and the lasting impact of choices made in a world defined by secrecy and tradition.

With emotional storytelling and vivid historical detail, Naomi Krupitsky delivers a compelling novel about friendship, identity, and the cost of belonging.