On Wednesday 26 August 2026, at 5:30 pm, the Aperitif with the author by Brazzale review will again stop in Piazza Carli in Asiago, where the public will be able to meet Sara Rattaro, one of the most beloved Italian authors of recent years, who will present her new novel "My mother's dress. Story of Teresa Mattei, antifascist", published by Piemme.
With this intense historical novel, Sara Rattaro brings to light the extraordinary story of Teresa Mattei, one of the protagonists of the Italian Resistance and the youngest woman elected to the Constituent Assembly.
The narrative begins in Florence in 1938, when Teresa, just seventeen years old, openly challenges a professor in favor of racial laws. That gesture of courage cost her expulsion from all the institutions of the Kingdom, but it also marked the beginning of a path of rebellion and civil commitment destined to change her life.
Having become a partisan relay with the nom de guerre "Chicchi", Teresa faced the risks of the clandestine struggle by transporting hidden documents, distributing forbidden leaflets and contributing to the conquest of freedom.
Through intense and engaging writing, the author traces the decisive years of her training, transforming the biography of an extraordinary woman into a great novel dedicated to courage, freedom and fidelity to one's ideals.
The meeting will offer an opportunity to deepen a fundamental page of Italian history through the power of fiction and to dialogue with an author who has always placed female figures capable of leaving a deep mark at the center of her works.
Admission to the event is free, subject to availability.
In case of bad weather, the meeting will take place at the Council Chamber of the Town Hall of Asiago.
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The author
Sara Rattaro (Genoa, 1975) is one of the most appreciated contemporary Italian writers. Graduated in Biology and later in Communication Sciences, she made her debut in fiction in 2010 with On the Wrong Chair. Success came with Un uso ogni di te and was consolidated with novels that conquered audiences and critics, addressing themes such as family ties, the female condition, memory and resilience.
During her career she has received numerous awards, including the City of Rieti Award 2014 for Don't fly away, the Bancarella Award 2015 for Nothing is like you and the Rapallo Carige Award for Women Writer 2016 with Splendi più che puoi. In 2015 she was also appointed Ambassador of Expo Milano.
Among her best-known books are On the Wrong Chair, Any Use of You, Don't Fly Away, Nothing Is Like You, Shine As Much As You Can, Love On You, Men Who Remain, Let's Go See The Day, The Right Distance, A Simple Happiness, The Heart Of Everything, I Am Marie Curie and the most recent My mother's dress. The story of Teresa Mattei, anti-fascist. In addition to her activity as a writer, she teaches creative writing and directs, together with Mauro Morellini, the Fabbrica delle Storie writing school.
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