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John Altamura

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John Altamura is an American author of character-driven literary fiction exploring grief, resilience, and emotional survival in the aftermath of loss.

His debut novel, Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth | Part I: Survival, follows a man navigating trauma, addiction, fractured relationships, and the long shadow of September 11, 2001. The novel has received professional editorial recognition, including IndieReader Approved status with a 4.5-star rating and a featured review on Reedsy Discovery, where it was praised for its lived-in, raw, and painfully human portrayal of survival.

Altamura’s work focuses on the quiet consequences of catastrophe, the weight of memory, and the slow, nonlinear process of rebuilding a life after it breaks. ...more

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Average rating: 3.69 · 58 ratings · 11 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1) 3.69 avg rating — 58 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Reflection and Thanks

As we close out May, I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has taken a chance on Seven Years in Chicago: Part I: Survival.

Whether you left a review, posted a rating, recommended the book to a friend, or simply spent time with Jack's story, I am incredibly grateful.

As an independent author, every review, rating, and recommendation helps more than you can imagine. This book was a true Read more of this blog post »

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John Altamura wrote a new blog post Reflection and Thanks As we close out May, I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has taken a chance on Seven Years in Chicago: Part I: Survival. Whether you l Read more of this blog post »
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John Altamura made a comment on Patricia’s review of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1) " Patricia, Thank you so much for taking the time to read the book and leave such a thoughtful review. I'm glad Jack's journey resonated with you, and I ...more "
May 30, 2026 05:00PM · see review
John Altamura liked Patricia's review of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1): "I was drawn in and now I want more I found the book thoroughly engaging and am eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. The protagonist's character development resonated deeply with me throughout the narrative. And I almost dropped my " Read more of this review »
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John Altamura made a comment on Audrey Miller’s review of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1) " Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed the book, and it means a great deal to hear that the story held your interest. You a ...more "
May 24, 2026 01:48PM · see review
John Altamura liked Audrey Miller's review of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1): "I enjoyed reading this book but I am hoping there is a sequel coming soon because the story is not finished .I would certainly read it as the writer knows how to write a good story that holds your interest. "
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John Altamura made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Request to separate editions into distinct works topic " Hi, I’m the author of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth, and I’m reaching out regarding how the editions are currently grouped. While the corr ...more "
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John Altamura is now following Ann Patchett Author of The Dutch House
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John Altamura made a comment on jamie Wyatt’s review of Seven Years in Chicago: A Journey of Growth—Survival (Seven Years in Chicago, #1) " Thank you so much for reading and for such a thoughtful response. I’m truly grateful you spent time with Jack and his journey. "
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