BookRix

What a refreshing change to read something as easy to absorb as this.
Simple family story
lovely
I enjoyed it very much

Brilliant !!
I haven't read for years but,thanks to bookRix and Joe Parente, I've been reminded of what I could have been missing. I bet my next reading experience isn't as enjoyable as this was. Thanks Joe.
Tony Copp

Most interesting insight into a culture I do not know.

Hello!

Loved reading the book, when it ended, it was with a great disapppointment that I closed the book; despite the smile on my face and a warm heart. Wish you could expand the book more - perhaps Joe and Frankie becoming adults.......

Thank you and all the best!

a book to make you smile. i remember when i was a kid and i always loved my italian friends who were just like frankie.

a book to make you smile. i remember when i was a kid and i always loved my italian friends who were just like frankie.

I think I like this story best. It has character, atmosphere and humour. The plot is well-constructed and the writing is lean and spare with a good ear for idioms.

there is only one word for this story,being from Italian decent
"Beautiful".For one minute it took
me back to eating with my father and brothers God Bless,my father's soul.
I miss him so very much
Thank You,for
taking me back
for a moment
John Ginnetti

I feel all warm and cosy after reading that, is it a true story.

What a delightful story! I could feel the drama of the chase in the rail-yards, and the tenderness of the family scenes. I winced at the destruction of Guido's instep. Although I did not grow up in an area like Little Italy, I am a child of the '50's, and grew up in a large city. This is definitely a favorite of mine.