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Alezander Stille might just be the perfect writer to explain to American readers what's been happening in Italy over the last few years. Possessing an insider's knowledge of both the Italian and American culture, Stille pursues stories with zestful determination, presenting clear informed accounts. It probably doesn't hurt that the writing business is in his blood.
His father, the late HugoStille, made a name for himself as a political correspondent in the United States and went on to become the editor of the highly respected Milan daily, Corriere della Sera. The senior Stille was born in Russia to Jewish parents before fleeing to Italy in the early part of the century. Hugo and his family endured a second exile when the rise of fascism forced them to flee to New York.