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The Italian Thing

by:
Patricia Salamone (Author)

ISBN: 0-7414-7343-7 ©2012
Price: $11.95
Book Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' , 140 pages
Category/Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General

“The Italian Thing” is a hilarious recount of how I explore my heritage during our more than memorable trip to Sicily. My mother was Italian and this gave me a taste of Italian culture as I grew up. Being exposed to Italian traditions at home is entirely different than experiencing it firsthand. That is what I found out when my husband Mike and I took a thirty-two day vacation to Sicily, where we got to know what THE ITALIAN THING really is. I detail our adventures and misadventures as we visited Mike’s relatives in Sicily. I share how we got to know the locals, their customs, and lifestyle, and how everyone seemed to think that “everything will be fine” no matter what troubles they were in. During those weeks, Mike and I went through “culture shock” despite the fact that we are both Italian. In the end, it is also THE ITALIAN THING in us that made us enjoy the trip.

Abstract:
“The Italian Thing” is a hilarious recount of how I explore my heritage during our more than memorable trip to Sicily.
My mother was Italian and this gave me a taste of Italian culture as I grew up.
Being exposed to Italian traditions at home is entirely different than experiencing it firsthand. That is what I found out when my husband Mike and I took a thirty-two day vacation to Sicily, where we got to know what THE ITALIAN THING really is.

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Customer Reviews

  , 06/03/2012
Reviewer: carmine bracco
Humorous and easy to read.I felt like I was on the trip.Its appeal may be limited to those who are familiar with Italian culture and ways of doing things

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  Very Humorous , 06/24/2012
Reviewer: Kevin McKeon
Dear Mrs. Salamone, Congratulations on your first published book going on sale today. It's a great achievement for any person to have something published and it shows the hard work and dedication you have to follow through on your goals. Well done. I was writing not only to congratulate you but for somewhat selfish reasons as well. I was hoping it wouldn't be to much trouble to request an autograph for my recently purchased copy of "The Italian Thing". I'm sure you're busy now and will be going on a whirlwind book signing tour shortly so please let me know when you'll be in the NY area so i can meet you and get your autograph. Kind Regards, One of your biggest fans...Kevin McKeon

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  GREAT Book!! , 06/25/2012
Reviewer: Debbie
This is such a wonderful book, a "MUST" read! Its very funny as the author shares her Italian family, experiences and beautiful pictures of her trip to Italy with all who read her book. See how growing up and living in Italy is "so" different in so many ways! Once you start reading, you won't want to put it down! ENJOY, you won't be sorry!

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  , 06/26/2012
Reviewer: Andrea Ryder
Andrea Ryder Hey Patricia! I downloaded your book to a kindle today( finally) & Lovin it so far as well as laughing put loud. Well done to you!

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  , 07/28/2012
Reviewer: Jack
E-mail : jandacar@comcast.net URL : Whois : http://whois.arin.net/rest/ip/76.108.104.10 Comment: I could not put it down....I was smiling from first page to last page. My main comment is the book should of been called Oink - Oink. Reading about all of the great food made me hungry the entire evening plus lots of out loud laughing.. A good read. Get it !!!! John / Jack

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