In this "moving story of how sacrifices accumulate in the wake of passions left unfulfilled" (Publishers Weekly)--perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Lisa Genova--a poet must decide if he should put his family´s or his own needs first when he returns to Italy help run the family business he left behind years ago.As the heir to a proud Northern Italian ice-cream dynasty, Giovanni Talamini´s family is none too happy when he decides to break with tradition and travel the world as a poet. So when Giovanni receives an unexpected call from his brother, he is faced with a difficult decision: return home to serve in his family´s interests or continue on his own path in life once and for all? In a heartwarming tale that weaves history with lore and poetry with delicious recipes, The Ice-Cream Makers paints a century-long, multigenerational portrait of a family wrestling with their identity and how to ensure their legacy. This is a "delightful read; smooth as ice cream on a hot summer day" (Kirkus Reviews).