“A Fist Full of Teaspoons: On Memories, Object Attachments, and the Life of My Mom” by Donald Bellunduno is a thoughtful exploration of how identity forms through memory, relationships, and the objects we hold close. Equal parts psychology, memoir, and reflective narrative, the book invites readers to pause and consider the subtle forces that shape a human life over time.

The author's aged mother, who was born in the Roaring Twenties and went through tremendous social transformations, the world wars, children, and personal aspirations, is the story behind the book. By means of her life, Bellunduno puts forward really interesting questions. What is the real core of a person's life? How do we assign meaning to the memories and attachments? Why do things, habits, and language hold us down as we grow old? The replies come up softly, intermingled with the very personal recollections and philosophical ponderings.

The narrative is not limited to one family's saga, but rather it transcends to a broader scope of contemplation covering the aspects of culture, child-rearing, economics, historical events, and the unintended but priceless teachings of daily life that go unnoticed. The readers are able to see that a person's identity is not developed in seclusion but rather through unceasing contact with the people, the places, and the moments, which sometimes appear to be mundane but are pregnant with significance at the time.

Donald Bellunduno 's artwork will be on display at the 2026 London Book Fair, which will be held at Olympia, London, UK, from March 10 to 12, 2026. Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at stand 6A90 to view the book display.

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Book Details:

“A Fist Full of Teaspoons: On Memories, Object Attachments, and the Life of My Mom”
Author: Donald Bellunduno
Book Genre: Health, Diet, Parenting, Home, Crafts & Gardening
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published Date: May 21, 2024

Author Biography:
Donald Bellunduno is a writer, has worked as a software engineer, and is now adding mental health therapist to his skill sets. He's also s also a parent of three, with a strong commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. He is also the Author of The Invisible Gay Generations of the Sixties and Seventies in America. He is pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a focus on helping gay men. He received his education at UMass Amherst and National University, and has international experience in Germany.

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