Growing Up Italian American

Growing Up Italian American
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Publisher : AuthorHouse
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-13 : 9781418455408
ISBN-10 : 1418455407
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Growing Up Italian American by : John M Di Biase

Download or read book Growing Up Italian American written by John M Di Biase and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John has lived in an Italian neighborhood during the 1930's and 40's. Nine stories are 80% factual, 20%fiction. Portrayed in the stories are pictures of authentic characters. Reviews by Joseph Nardiello Ph.D. associate professor of languages, states "stories of by gone days are amusing and poignant with a profound sense of Community. Mr. John Andreozzi, Sons of Italy archives coordinator Ma, MgW, Ma affirms "the books a priceless gift to those of use who did not grow up in little Italy. Immigrants from the mezzogorno southern part of Italy arrived in Buffalo to give economic opportunity and freedom to themselves their children and grandchildren. Nine stories in the 1920's and 1940's make alive their labors, foods they ate, wines they made, their joys, their sorrows. Come laugh, sing, eat, cry with us in memories of our parents, grandparents and the heritage they gave us. Reading these stories will absorb readers into truly experiencing living and breathing actualities of little Italy.


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