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NOTE: Currently only available in hardcover & PDF download. Paperback will be released in the future. This is the special edition hardcover of Born American - In Sicily. It features a gold leaf title, stamped on green linen hardcover wrap, with full fold-out color dust jacket, and full color interior printing. As a full color, hardcover special edition of 390 pages, this edition is limited in quantity and is costlier to manufacture than other editions. These hardcover editions may be ordered through LULU by clicking the image or link above. You will be taken to the LULU website for hardcover checkout. Thank you.

We hope you are inspired by this memoir!

 

~ 1943 ~ WAR-TORN SICILY:

A young widow, barely 26, her once vibrant spirit weighed down by the burden of three fatherless children, struggling to wash clothes in an old tub. She is yet another soul trying to endure a three-year war that has engulfed the world. The fountain, her only local water source, is now shut off. With no other choice, she sends her eldest, a mere six years old, to fetch water from a distant fountain, ten blocks away. The boy obeys, running off to help the family find water. As the child nears the fountain, a distant rumbling is heard, and grows ever louder... Tanks are coming...

 

From Sicily to America: This gripping memoir, penned by Nicolo Di Bartolo, captures the essence of an immigrant's journey from the war-ravaged landscapes of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, to the promise of a new beginning in New York. Di Bartolo shares his personal odyssey over more than eight decades, reflecting on survival, love, loss, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

 

Why Read This Book? In an era where the immigrant's sacred journey has often been obscured or forgotten in chaos, "Born American - In Sicily" reminds us of the resilience and bravery required of individuals & their families to forge a new life. It showcases the yearning spirit of those who seek freedom, highlighting the true essence of America through one man's journey. Discover a story of endurance, hope, the strength of familial bonds, and the quiet heroism of everyday life.

 

Perfect for readers interested in historical memoirs of the WWII or post-war era, Operation Husky, Italy, Sicilian heritage, service in the U.S. Marine Corps, the American Dream, the human spirit's capacity to overcome, and the often untold stories of immigration.

Details

Publication Date
Fall, 2024
Language
English
Category
Biographies & Memoirs
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Nicolo DiBartolo

Specifications

Pages
390
Binding Type
Hardcover Linen Wrap
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)