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Generosity of Strangers: When War Came to Fornelli
The Generosity of Strangers: When War Came to Fornelli is written in first person, free verse, and consists of a series of vignettes chronicling the real life experiences of a young girl and her family in war-torn Italy in the 1940s. The story is set in the town of Fornelli--a tiny hilltop community in Italy's mountainous heart.
For Lucia and her family, life in Fornelli is...more
For Lucia and her family, life in Fornelli is...more
Published
September 2012
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Oct 30, 2012
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This book, The Generosity of Strangers When War Came to Fornelli by Thomas A. Antonaccio, does away from the mainstream idea of how a war novel should be. This is different. I didn't expect this kind of presentation by the author. I thought that this is full of bombs, tanks, corpse and blood which, honestly, I hate very much. He did an unsual attack and doesn't turn out really as a war novel.
This book talks about the life of a little girl named Lucia (who turns out to be the mother of the author...more
This book talks about the life of a little girl named Lucia (who turns out to be the mother of the author...more
This is a touching book that deserves far more attention than it is getting right now. As far as I am concerned, it should be turned into a movie or a tv series. It was such a joy to read something so sincere and family oriented.
My youngest has been ill and the eldest has been trying to make himself useful 'helping' me. To keep him occupied, I read bits of this book to him. And his little mind was horrified about the struggles highlighted. How does one survive without an iPad? No Toys'r'us? On...more
My youngest has been ill and the eldest has been trying to make himself useful 'helping' me. To keep him occupied, I read bits of this book to him. And his little mind was horrified about the struggles highlighted. How does one survive without an iPad? No Toys'r'us? On...more
A small girl lived her life in a small town of Fornelli in Italy. There were her Mamma and Tata, her brothers and sisters, animals around the farm. Her life was happy. And then the war came. There was no food, no warm clothes, soldiers everywhere. Her father had to leave.
This is a story for the World War II seen through the eyes of a little girl. It is written with simple words, for the age of a child. You can see the whole cruelty of the war. Also you can see the human nature in trouble, how p...more
This is a story for the World War II seen through the eyes of a little girl. It is written with simple words, for the age of a child. You can see the whole cruelty of the war. Also you can see the human nature in trouble, how p...more
Definitely a must read. The war (WWII) seen through the eyes of a young girl, Lucia, from a small town in Italy. The book is small snapshots of Lucia's life before, during and after the war. Lucia speaks with the innocent of a child. We see her joys and sorrows. We see her grow and change with each turn of the page.
A wonderful book full of charming believable characters. Thomas Antonaccio lovingly brings his mother (Lucia) and her family alive for us. We see their love for each other, their fai...more
A wonderful book full of charming believable characters. Thomas Antonaccio lovingly brings his mother (Lucia) and her family alive for us. We see their love for each other, their fai...more
I usually don't read alot of non-fiction but I am so happy I took the time to pick up The Generosity of Strangers. It's a story told in small chapters by a young girl living in Fornelli, Italy during the war in the 40's. She basically walks us thru her day to day life and tells us of the hardships the war had on her family.
I enjoyed reading it I believe because even though it was war time and back in the 40's it showed me a simpler more carefree life than what most have today. I mean they didn't...more
I enjoyed reading it I believe because even though it was war time and back in the 40's it showed me a simpler more carefree life than what most have today. I mean they didn't...more
I am so glad that I chose to review this book for this tour! The writing style of the author is amazing. I loved how the book progressed from the innocent playfulness of the child to the deep sadness they experienced. The book definitely makes you step back and appreciate the things that you have. This book is a must read for history lovers :)
Jan 16, 2013
Filomena Abys
marked it as to-read
Dec 18, 2012
Shirley
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Lisa King
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