My Xanthi
My Xanthi by Stephanie Cotsirilos is a work of fiction published in June 2023 by the author herself. This 206-page book explores the life of Nick Milonas, a criminal defense lawyer in Southern California, as he navigates the complexities of his heritage and personal relationships. Through the posthumous letters of a Greek immigrant woman, the narrative delves into themes of love, injustice, and the impact of history on contemporary life.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Nick confronts the memories and secrets of his past, shaped by his upbringing in the Midwest during the 1950s and 60s and the tumultuous history of his Greek ancestry. The story intertwines elements of historical fiction with a focus on personal growth and the enduring nature of human connections. My Xanthi presents a nuanced examination of the struggles and triumphs that define the human experience, inviting reflection on the complexities of love and identity.
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A Greek immigrant woman’s wartime secrets teach a criminal defense lawyer about love’s triumph over injustice.
My Xanthi brings together the clashing worlds of cantankerous, loveable criminal defense lawyer Nick Milonas: southern California where he lives with his Korean-American wife and twin daughters, the suburban Midwest where his proudly assimilating family raised him during the 1950s and 60s, and the bloody Greek history his forebears and his second-most-beloved maternal presence fled. Heard through her posthumous letters, Xanthi’s loving, cynical, heroic voice triggers Nick’s slide into memory and long-held secrets – driving him to embrace the laughter and collapse of innocence among his lost loved ones, his clients, his conscience, and the daughters he hopes will greet their future with clarity and stubborn humanism.
My Xanthi takes an unflinching look at the human heart in upheaval – and at what endures.
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