“They began life in the new world shunted through chutes from
holding pens to processing stations on the modern model of
efficiently slaughtering livestock …
They believed with all their hearts in the pursuit of happiness,
and had pursued it all the way to this maze of chutes.”
—Carmine Sarracino, “Twelve Facts about the Immigrants”
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“Amazing Book. Not a mystery yet I could not put it down! So beautifully written it makes you long for more and more.
I was familiar with many of the places and traditions because that is exactly where my people are from. Reading about those places and people in such a beautiful way meant a lot to me.
This is a book your children must read!” Gene C. 8-1-2018
Many Italian immigrants sought the familiarity of their customs and trades as they eventually settled in America in the early 1900’s. Tailors found their way to New York City; stone cutters made their way to the Midwest and fishermen found comfort and labor along the West Coast.
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Between 1880 and 1924, 4 million Italians emigrated to the US. Most of them came from Southern Italy and Sicily, areas devastated by poverty. #LAmerica #HistoricalFiction
“Much of this novel evokes empathy for those who suffered and struggled to surmount the poor circumstances into which they were born.”
“Another part of the book equally as evocative is the landing in New York City and having to pass through Ellis Island. Orazi takes you through the terror that immigrants experienced when being examined….” – Italian America Spring 2019
Read more to learn how our predecessors not only endured but overcame and, more importantly, contributed to the tapestry they once called, L’America.
Hi All. I’ve been invited to share about my book at Vineland Founder’s Day. I will be there at noon, signing copies and discussing the research, including a very interesting Vineland connection. Stop out if you’re in the area.