Book Tour & International Giveaway: Between the Cracks by Carmela Cattuti
Book Description:
Publication Date: August 20, 2013
Three Towers Press/HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Paperback; 324p
ISBN-10: 1595982396
Join Angela Lanza as she experiences the tumultuous world of early 20th century Sicily and New York. Orphaned by the earthquake and powerful eruption of Mr. Etna in 1908, Angela is raised in the strict confines of an Italian convent. Through various twists of fate, she is married to a young Italian man whom she barely knows, then together with her spouse, immigrates to the U.S. This novel is an invitation to accompany the young Angela as she confronts the ephemeral nature of life on this planet and navigates the wide cultural gaps between pre-World War II Italy and the booming prosperity of dynamic young America. Join Angela Lanza as she traverses the tumultuous landscape of Sicily and New York.
About Carmela Cattuti:
Carmela Cattuti started her writing career as a journalist for the Somerville News in Boston, MA. After she finished her graduate work in English Literature from Boston College she began to write creatively and taught a journal writing course at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education As fate would have it, she felt compelled to write her great aunt's story. “Between the Cracks” has gone through several incarnations and will now become a trilogy. This is the first installment. To connect with Carmela email her cattutic@gmail.com or leave a comment at betweenthecracksnovel.blogspot.com.
For more information please visit Carmela's website.
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This novel sounds captivating and wonderful. The era and the characters. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... February 11, 2014 at 9:19 AM
I'm very interested in this book. All of my grandparents were born in Sicily and were there when Mt. Etna erupted. They came to the US between 1915 and 1920. My mom who is 91 would enjoy reading this book very much and I would, too! Thank you for the giveaway.
Carol M said... February 11, 2014 at 12:32 PM
The setting intrigues me very much as well as the storyline and timeline.
Marjorie/cenya2 said... February 11, 2014 at 12:46 PM
The cultural changes that Angela faces sound very intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Margie said... February 11, 2014 at 3:30 PM
Intriguing experiences
bn100 said... February 11, 2014 at 5:31 PM
It sounds like an interesting book. I would enjoy reading how her life changes as she comes to New York. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Anita Yancey said... February 12, 2014 at 3:51 PM
there are not that many books on Italy at the beginning of the 20th century, so I would love to see what she did with that. also from convent life to married life, intriguing. thanks for the giveaway
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