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More copies of this ISBNWere You Always an Italian?: Ancestors and Other Icons of Italian Americaby Maria Laurino
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Maria Laurino sifts through the stereotypes bedeviling Italian Americans to deliver a penetrating and hilarious examination of third-generation ethnic identity. With "intelligence and honesty" (Arizona Republic), she writes about guidos, bimbettes, and mammoni (mama's boys in Italy); examines the clashing aesthetics of Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace; and unravels the etymology of southern Italian dialect words like gavone and bubidabetz. According to Frances Mayes, she navigates the conflicting forces of ethnicity "with humor and wisdom." Synopsis:"One of the best books about the immigrant experience in America....unique and gracefully written."--San Francisco Chronicle About the AuthorMaria Laurino is the author of Were You Always an Italian?, a national bestseller, and Old World Daughter, New World Mother. She lives in New York City with her husband and son. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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