Elvira Cordileone on the cultural struggle growing up in Montreal

Elvira Cordileone joins us to discuss her powerful memoir, “Elvie: Girl Under Glass”, which chronicles her journey from Italy to Montreal in 1952. In this poignant conversation, Elvira opens up about the challenges of writing her story, including her experiences growing up in a household dominated by her father. She shares how her family’s history intertwined with Quebec’s own struggles over language and identity, revealing the complexities of her narrative.