John Dibiase

Growing Up Italian American: Memories-customs-heritage John Dibiase

John has lived in an Italianneighborhood during the 1930's and 40's.¿Nine stories are 80% factual, 20%fiction.¿ Portrayed in the stories are pictures ofauthentic characters. Reviews by Joseph Nardiello Ph. D. associate professor of languages, states"stories of by gone days are amusing and poignant with a profound sense ofCommunity.¿ Mr. John Andreozzi, Sons of Italy archives coordinator Ma, MgW, Maaffirms "the books a priceless gift to those of use who did not grow up inlittle Italy. Immigrants from the mezzogorno southern part of Italyarrived in Buffalo to give economicopportunity and freedom to themselves their children and grandchildren.¿ Nine stories in the 1920's and 1940's makealive their labors, foods they ate, wines they made, their joys, theirsorrows.¿ Come laugh, sing, eat, cry with us in memories of our parents, grandparents and theheritage they gave us. Reading these stories will absorbreaders into truly experiencing living and breathing actualities of little Italy.