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Surviving is Such a Joy!: A Memoir
In this memoir spanning nearly 90 years, Tony De Angelis recounts the many unusual events that make his life unique. De Angelis grew up in Rochester, New York during the Great Depression, and his adolescence was greatly shaped by the drastic global shift caused by World War II. Inspired by the brave American heroes that fought during WWII, and with a strong desire to make a difference himself, De Angelis joined the Army when he was just a teenager, eventually serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During the Cold War, De Angelis found himself engaged directly in tracking Soviet intelligence, leading him all over the world and allowing him to meet incredible individuals.
Tony De Angelis was born in Rochester, New York. After serving in the United States military for twenty-one years, De Angelis had a successful career in sales. De Angelis is deeply passionate about politics and has been involved in many political campaigns, most notably for his long-time friend George H. W. Bush.
Tony De Angelis was born in Rochester, New York. After serving in the United States military for twenty-one years, De Angelis had a successful career in sales. De Angelis is deeply passionate about politics and has been involved in many political campaigns, most notably for his long-time friend George H. W. Bush.
300 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2023
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October 21, 2023
A compelling novel
Anyone who reads any kind of memoir has always something to think about; memoirs tend to leave a message to readers. In "Surviving is such a joy", readers will find interesting the way Tony De Angelis put into words his experiences throughout his life. He has gone through different situations that molded his personality and his attitudes in life. One of them was his experience when he joined the army and the places where he served. Also, he mentions his passion for politics and how some of his relationships lead him to meet important people from that area.
It’s an engaging reading since it’s told as if it were a journal, with details and anecdotes that helped me to follow this life story. It's a concise, well-written novel worth the while.
Anyone who reads any kind of memoir has always something to think about; memoirs tend to leave a message to readers. In "Surviving is such a joy", readers will find interesting the way Tony De Angelis put into words his experiences throughout his life. He has gone through different situations that molded his personality and his attitudes in life. One of them was his experience when he joined the army and the places where he served. Also, he mentions his passion for politics and how some of his relationships lead him to meet important people from that area.
It’s an engaging reading since it’s told as if it were a journal, with details and anecdotes that helped me to follow this life story. It's a concise, well-written novel worth the while.
October 21, 2023
Awesome memoirs.
It is a complete revelation. I have read a lot of things about World War II, the Cold War and similar events but I had never stopped to think about the personal story of who lived it.
Surviving is a Joy: A Memoir by Tony De Angelis is much more than an engaging life story filled with action and adventure. It is a story of resilience, conviction and belief. It talks about how Tony could find the energy and inspiration to move forward even in the worst circumstances.
The book has some parts of the narrative that are really hard, even shocking, but they are also inspiring and admirable. I honestly liked to read these memoirs.
It is a complete revelation. I have read a lot of things about World War II, the Cold War and similar events but I had never stopped to think about the personal story of who lived it.
Surviving is a Joy: A Memoir by Tony De Angelis is much more than an engaging life story filled with action and adventure. It is a story of resilience, conviction and belief. It talks about how Tony could find the energy and inspiration to move forward even in the worst circumstances.
The book has some parts of the narrative that are really hard, even shocking, but they are also inspiring and admirable. I honestly liked to read these memoirs.
October 21, 2023
In this book, we join De Angelis’ reminisce of his service in the Army when he was just an adolescent, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
In this memoir, he recounts all the events that make the life of a soldier by conviction unique. The fact that the word ‘joy’ is in this book’s title is not just because.
He was inspired by the brave American heroes that fought during WWII, and this memoir can inspire others to do the same now or in the future.
His words resonate smoothly in our ears. He includes letters, photographs, and dates which help us follow his life through. It is written as if it was a diary.
In this memoir, he recounts all the events that make the life of a soldier by conviction unique. The fact that the word ‘joy’ is in this book’s title is not just because.
He was inspired by the brave American heroes that fought during WWII, and this memoir can inspire others to do the same now or in the future.
His words resonate smoothly in our ears. He includes letters, photographs, and dates which help us follow his life through. It is written as if it was a diary.
October 24, 2023
A very particular story about the life of the author himself. A very complex life from an early age, marked by wars and international political conflicts. After serving for two decades in the military he found success in a political career.
It is a really engaging story, at times it allowed me to reflect on international political conflicts and how they affect different societies so much. The author's vision together with all his experience and the way he communicates his ideas left me very satisfied and that is why I recommend this book. This reading is especial for calm moments in which the reader can dedicate enough time to make the most of each paragraph
It is a really engaging story, at times it allowed me to reflect on international political conflicts and how they affect different societies so much. The author's vision together with all his experience and the way he communicates his ideas left me very satisfied and that is why I recommend this book. This reading is especial for calm moments in which the reader can dedicate enough time to make the most of each paragraph
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