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Growing Up Italian-American: The Memoirs of Ferdinand Visco & The Stories of Two Immigrant Italian Families
SECOND EDITION- -- February 2018---
Preface to the Second
Since its original publication, I have been extremely gratified by the positive reception the book has received not only from the Italian-American Community but also from the general public. In this, its second edition, I have added more stories taken from my parents’ memoirs and new stories about growing up in College Point and living in Italy. With a view to making the book a more complete resource for Americans with an Italian heritage, in this edition I have also further explored Italian-American history, traditions, folklore, and culture.
Description of the First Edition
"To know who you are, you need to know from whence you came."
This book contains the stories of three generations of Italian-Americans. It represents over one hundred and fifty years of family history. It traces the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the Baratta family from Padula and the Visco family from Vico Equense, both of whom settled in Manhattan and subsequently moved to Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
The stories, which were taken from family memoirs and transcripts, are told by those who lived them in their own words and are placed in historical context.
The book also includes the memoirs of the author which describes growing up College Point N.Y. in the 40s,50s, and 60s, going to medical school in Italy, finding his roots in his ancestral hometowns, and practicing cardiology in New York City.
Profusely illustrated, this reader-friendly 434-page book, which was five years in the making, is in part an Italian travelogue, in part a history of medicine, and in part a celebration of Italian-American culture. It contains Italian proverbs and common-sense advice from an Italian-American father and features recipes from Padula and Vico Equense. It also explores Italian-American traditions, folklore, customs, music, food, values, and humor.
Please scroll up and buy the book. Enjoy, recall, and relive, depending on your age, the joys of growing up in the 40s 50s and 60s. Try the recipes and journey with the Viscos and the Barattas as they emigrated from Italy and made something of themselves and their children in America.
P.S. Like and follow us on our Facebook page “Growing Up Italian American.”
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Preface to the Second
Since its original publication, I have been extremely gratified by the positive reception the book has received not only from the Italian-American Community but also from the general public. In this, its second edition, I have added more stories taken from my parents’ memoirs and new stories about growing up in College Point and living in Italy. With a view to making the book a more complete resource for Americans with an Italian heritage, in this edition I have also further explored Italian-American history, traditions, folklore, and culture.
Description of the First Edition
"To know who you are, you need to know from whence you came."
This book contains the stories of three generations of Italian-Americans. It represents over one hundred and fifty years of family history. It traces the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the Baratta family from Padula and the Visco family from Vico Equense, both of whom settled in Manhattan and subsequently moved to Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
The stories, which were taken from family memoirs and transcripts, are told by those who lived them in their own words and are placed in historical context.
The book also includes the memoirs of the author which describes growing up College Point N.Y. in the 40s,50s, and 60s, going to medical school in Italy, finding his roots in his ancestral hometowns, and practicing cardiology in New York City.
Profusely illustrated, this reader-friendly 434-page book, which was five years in the making, is in part an Italian travelogue, in part a history of medicine, and in part a celebration of Italian-American culture. It contains Italian proverbs and common-sense advice from an Italian-American father and features recipes from Padula and Vico Equense. It also explores Italian-American traditions, folklore, customs, music, food, values, and humor.
Please scroll up and buy the book. Enjoy, recall, and relive, depending on your age, the joys of growing up in the 40s 50s and 60s. Try the recipes and journey with the Viscos and the Barattas as they emigrated from Italy and made something of themselves and their children in America.
P.S. Like and follow us on our Facebook page “Growing Up Italian American.”
Thanks
436 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2017
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December 28, 2017
Ancestry at it's finest
I really enjoyed learning the history of these families. It show you the reality of an average Italian immigrating to USA . Loved the photos and how this author kept the family traditions going.
I really enjoyed learning the history of these families. It show you the reality of an average Italian immigrating to USA . Loved the photos and how this author kept the family traditions going.
May 23, 2019
I really enjoyed learning the history of these families. It show you the reality of an average Italian immigrating to USA . Loved the photos and how this author kept the family traditions going.
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