{"product_id":"giorgio-maria-speak-their-names-paperback","title":"Giorgio \u0026 Maria: Speak Their Names - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet Dunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Tennant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Tennant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into poverty at the turn of the nineteenth century in Calabria, Italy, Giorgio and Maria dared to dream of a better life. Giorgio, a gifted shoemaker, crafted elegant footwear for opera singers at the grand Catanzaro Theater and was captivated by a world of music and artistry-a stark contrast to his humble beginnings. He and Maria fell deeply in love and longed for a future together in the United States. However, when World War I broke out, their dreams were put on hold. Despite his evolving feelings toward his homeland and its monarchy, Giorgio dutifully served as a conscripted machine gunner, suffering injuries on the brutal front lines of Monfalcone, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst all odds, he survived. In 1921, Giorgio and Maria set sail for the United States, seeking new opportunities in the Italian American coal-mining community of Rivesville, West Virginia. Though the town was perpetually cloaked in soot from a nearby power plant, it still held the promise of a brighter future. Determined to build a new life, Giorgio established a shoe shop, handcrafting boots for miners, while Maria devoted herself to raising their growing family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they raised five spirited children-Thresia, Queenie; Carmella, the Force of Nature; Ralphine, the Life of the Party; Frank, the Eccentric; and Anita, the Consigliera-each forging their own path in a land filled with both promise and hardship. But just as life after World War II began to settle, an unexpected tragedy struck, forever altering the course of their family's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiorgio and Maria is a powerful dual story-one about the immigrant experience and another about lives forever changed a century later by uncovering and preserving that legacy. As four sisters delve into their grandparents' journey, they not only bring to life a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American dream but also find themselves transformed in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poignant tribute to heritage, perseverance, and the unbreakable bonds that connect generations, Giorgio and Maria: Speak Their Names is an unforgettable tale of love, family, and the lasting impact of honoring the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47369194275001,"sku":"9798991615037","price":23.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/IRF0vrI3Qb9798991615037.webp?v=1780649455","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/giorgio-maria-speak-their-names-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}