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  • Genre:FICTION
  • SubGenre:Romance / Historical / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:99
  • eBook ISBN:9781667816906

Ciao Bambino

by Elizabeth Allen Turner

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Overview
"Ciao Bambino" is the story of a young, courageous woman from Italy who in 1945 moves to New York City in hopes of creating a new life, and ends up finding herself through music, laughter, and love. This Italian-American romance novella tells the story of overcoming heartbreak and language/social barriers of Italian Americans in New York during the 1940's. It is a story filled with passion, determination, love, and laughter that the entire family can enjoy!
Description
"Ciao Bambino" is the story of a young, courageous woman from Italy who in 1945 moves to New York City in hopes of creating a new life, and ends up finding herself through music, laughter, and love. Adapting to new life in America, Elizabetta deals with the challenges of trying to fit into an "American" society, while also staying true to her "Italian" traditions. While pursuing love and music, Elizabetta discovers her passion and joy in the areas where she least expected she would. Such as by teaching at the rowdy St. Anthony's school, where she discovers new and exciting challenges that await her in New York. Ciao Bambino tells the story of overcoming heartbreak, and language/social barriers of Italian Americans in New York during the 1940's. It is a story filled with passion, determination, love, and laughter that the entire family can enjoy!
About the author
An Italian-American writer, musician, and educator originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Elizabeth Allen Turner is an accomplished performer who has captivated audiences across the globe. Turner's warm voice, playful attitude, and vibrant inner beauty come alive on the stage, screen, and in the studio. Degrees earned in vocal performance from the Berklee College of Music (M.M., & B.M.) and is a current Doctoral candidate at St. Thomas University. Learn more at www.lizturnersings.com.