The Archeology of a Good Ragu: Discovering Naples, My Father and Myself

The Archeology of a Good Ragu offers a unique take on the recovery narrative. A damaged but savvy author finds new wholeness by way of a fascinating old city: Naples, Italy. John Domini’s exploration of the place– little known to North Americans, yet rich in culture and challenge– draws on decades of research, living with local friends and family. His work has appeared previously in the New York Times and elsewhere, and he’s published award-winning Neapolitan novels. This memoir will take readers into the back alleys and hidden beaches. It will examine intricacies of both romance and crime, and provide insight into the latest Naples immigrants, African refugees. Overall, Archeology of a Good Ragu turns the city into a prism that throws its colors across both urban and spiritual experience, everywhere.