Her passion for painting and learning serve her well , but her family does not approve .
The book follows Alessandra 's daily life , and is written in the first person , as a memoir written by Alessandra late in her life .
Alessandra 's passion for painting and learning serve her well , but her family does not approve .
The book follows Alessandra 's daily life , and is written in the first person , as a memoir written by Alessandra late in her life .