My Dreaming

My Dreaming is a historical narrative that blends documented research with literary storytelling to explore memory, migration, silence, and intergenerational truth.

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In this short tale, I invite you to walk with me through time as I weave together the lives of real people, historical events, and personal reflections into a story of life, love, tragedy, and resilience. At the heart of the narrative stands Nino – my enigmatic guide and companion – a mystery man who appears to belong to every era we pass through. Together, we journey across centuries, tracing the footsteps of families from the rugged shores of Sicily and Scilla Calabria to the quiet banks of Breakfast Creek in Brisbane and the bustling streets of New York. From the 1600s to the 1960s, these lives unfold before us.

 

Through him, the lives of families from Scilla and Reggio Calabria emerge alongside the changing social and cultural landscape of Australia. Grounded in real historical events, verified records, and years of archival research, My Dreaming combines fact with carefully constructed fiction, not to distort history, but to restore emotional depth to the lives contained within it.

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At its heart, My Dreaming explores the relationship between memory and history, examining how stories are carried, forgotten, rediscovered, and ultimately passed on. It is a reflection on identity, belonging, family, and the enduring connections between people, place, and time.