The Reverse Immigrant

by Alfred Zappala

The Reverse Return to My Sicilian Roots by Alfred M. Zappalà This book is a love story. The object of the author’s love, however, is not a person. He loves an island, Sicily, or perhaps better his idea of the He was not born there. His connections to the island come by way of both grandparents who hailed from Trecastagni, a village on the slopes of Mt. Etna, as well as by an affinity for everything Sicilian. Yet his love for the island is such that in his maturity he has decided to leave his native Lawrence, MA and become a reverse immigrant by moving to Sicily on the slopes of majestic Mt. Etna Alfred M. Zappalà is a father of three and a grandfather of four. His view on life is that everything else after that is pretty much gravy. He holds a law degree and teaches at prominent law schools in Boston. Considered an expert on the bar examination, he has trained thousands of aspiring lawyers to successfully become lawyers. He has authored several books on the bar examination and a screenplay. He also is a dual American-Italian citizen. He introduced thousands to the wonders of Sicily by importing various products from Sicily, including one that was deemed the best in its category at the nation’s premier food event, The Fancy Food Show. He has posted thousands of times on his popular blog and continues to write of his adventures in Sicily. ISBN 1881901750

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kaida46 (deb) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of Blog entries about the author's experiences in Sicily. He is of Sicilian decent and decided to be a reverse immigrant and make a home there, where his ancestors were from. He tells of his experiences and muses about feelings he has about the places, the people, the land and the culture of Sicily today. He likes to talk about the food, too. If you are an Italophile or interested in things Sicilian you will enjoy the book, otherwise it will probably seem boring to you.

[Jim Ingram · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Read

I'm sitting on a sofa in a rented apartment just below the one owned by Alfred. As I've read this book, I' laughed, cried and remembered my growing up years! Thanks Alfred for a fun journey!

[BECKY PELLIZZARI · Rating 4 out of 5]

Succulent Soul food

I have never physically set foot on Sicilian soil, but this book makes me yearn to see with my eyes what my mind has already experienced through your words. Thank you Alfred for sharing you soul through words.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun and light hearted. a layperson's valentine to Sicily