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Through Troubled Waters - Two men's perilous journey to a better life.
Francesco Stipa leaves Italy in 1905 in search of a better life in America. The dream may have seemed attainable, but hardship and catastrophe drive him back to the old country.
His son, Giovanni, takes up the torch to return to America, but the Great Depression hits. To earn money, Giovanni enlists in the Italian Navy. When his tour of duty is almost over, he is forced into World War II agains Read more of this blog post »
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“The true measure of a person’s character is revealed when they learn of another’s darkest fears. It is in that moment the listener either displays grace or the ugly head of apathy.”
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“David: "There's nothing so pulverizing to a son's psyche than a father's disregard for his own child's worth.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
― No Greater Sacrifice
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“Renee: "You know what I did when I finished Moby Dick?"
David: "You harpooned the guy that sold you the book?”
― No Greater Sacrifice
David: "You harpooned the guy that sold you the book?”
― No Greater Sacrifice
“Renee: “Trout, get your mind out of the gutter.”
Trout: “Can’t help it—it’s attached to my body.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
Trout: “Can’t help it—it’s attached to my body.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
“Renee: “The Greek government doesn’t know that I found anything that day in the temple. And they for sure wouldn’t want to know about the little mess I left behind.” She grimaced.
Trout: “Little mess? You started a freakin’ cave in, you moron. Nice work by the way. Way to keep up international relations. ‘Uh, yeah, hi, I’m Renée, I’m an American. I’m here to, you know, like, drink all your wine, trash the joint, steal all your valuable shit and then bolt the country.’ Why didn’t you just drop your shorts and pee in the Parthenon?”
― No Greater Sacrifice
Trout: “Little mess? You started a freakin’ cave in, you moron. Nice work by the way. Way to keep up international relations. ‘Uh, yeah, hi, I’m Renée, I’m an American. I’m here to, you know, like, drink all your wine, trash the joint, steal all your valuable shit and then bolt the country.’ Why didn’t you just drop your shorts and pee in the Parthenon?”
― No Greater Sacrifice
“David: “How the hell did you get dressed so fast?”
Renee: “How do you know I didn’t streak naked through the lobby and had clothes waiting for me in the car?”
David: “Heh. Good thing the archaeological paparazzi didn’t have a team on duty.”
Renee: “I’d have taken ’em out. My whole body is a weapon.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
Renee: “How do you know I didn’t streak naked through the lobby and had clothes waiting for me in the car?”
David: “Heh. Good thing the archaeological paparazzi didn’t have a team on duty.”
Renee: “I’d have taken ’em out. My whole body is a weapon.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
“David: "There's nothing so pulverizing to a son's psyche than a father's disregard for his own child's worth.”
― No Greater Sacrifice
― No Greater Sacrifice
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Heyo to my friends on Goodreads. The Foiled Knight is entered in a book of the month contest for October over at Book Town. If you're up for it, please drop in and support me with a vote. Here's the link:http://booktown.ning.com/?xg_source=m...
And if you're like The Foiled Knight... what? Here's a link to the romantic thriller just released on Fathers Day:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Thanks for the support!
--John
Thanks for inviting me into the Chantilly Writers Group, John! It will be good to keep up with everyone this way. You're a good model on how to interact with readers.
Hi John! I was thinking about you and wondered how you were doing. I hope you're doing well.
Come visit the Gratitude Grab Bag Giveawayhttp://www.bitsyblingbooks.com/2010/1...
It's time for the Gratitude Giveaway! What is this all about? It's a way for book bloggers to say 'THANK YOU' to all their fabulous followers and hoppers.
Great feature John! I just added a comment to it (it is awaiting moderation).
No Greater Sacrifice
sounds like a very intriguing novel, totally up my alley.Looking very forward to reading your book!
Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS