The Cartainos: Men of Passion • Men of Stone: Second Edition: VOLUME ONE (The Cartainos: The Originals)

“A global masterpiece that will engross and engage you.” After stowing away as a boy to come to America around 1905, an Italian immigrant sculptor later stands firm in his love for an unfaithful woman. Trapped behind enemy lines during World War II, he and his family go on to save over 600 Allied troops. This is the epic, multi-generational, true story of Salvatore Cartaino Scarpitta and family. His story was only partially told in a 1953 episode of This Is Your Life. Salvatore’s role in WWII is just one of the many stories found throughout this book. Beyond those, an extensive section on fathers not only ties these narratives together, but also puts many current-day tragedies into a context so we can try to understand their foundational causes more clearly. Both Kindle ebook and audiobook formats are highly recommended together. The ebook contains over 160 photos with 14 charts. The separate audiobook is read by the author. Excerpts from advance & first edition reader reviews: ####### You will feel this family’s pride, courage, heroism, failures, and tragedies. You will feel their quest to live the American Dream. The Author’s great writing and many digressions are wonderful. They will educate you and take you into thoughts of why lives and situations sometimes change so rapidly, and what it could all mean for us today. This is a book you won’t want to put down. ####### The Cartainos: Men of Passion • Men of Stone, is not a simple family history. It does trace generations of this family’s lives through its significant accomplishments, failures, tragedies, and renewals. But the author’s comprehensive knowledge, experience, and extensive education enables him to do much more. He deftly interweaves world history and philosophy with insights and practical life advice. That has culminated in a global masterpiece that will engross and engage you. Through his singular dedication and enormous effort spanning many years, Scarpitta skillfully commands your attention. He educates, enlightens, and counsels us. At the same time, he sparks an enduring curiosity about our own collective ancestors. This book is a must read! It is a TREASURE!! ####### This is a must read! ####### The author brings to life the true story of the trials and tribulations of creating a life and legacy in America. His style of bringing in the challenges that many face while progressing from one generation to the next keeps the reader enthralled. I would turn a page always looking forward in anticipation to learn what was next. Once I picked the book up, I could not put it down. ####### There are two attributes that define a great book: remembering the author's graphic details for years to come, and the effect it has upon a reader's life. The Cartainos: Men Of Passion, Men Of Stone has both of these qualities, and much more. Scarpitta was able to tell the story of this family that was not only applicable to my own, but has profoundly changed the course of my life. Rather, the relationship between myself and my family has been altered in profound and still unknown ways… … Though difficult and challenging, I have now been able to stop my life for four months of the year, travel 5,000 miles, and spend time with my mom, my brother, my nieces, and cousins. There's no price tag, no monetary figure, that can be placed on the sacredness that is family. That's the crux of this book.
ASIN: 0999311107
VSKU: BVV.0999311107.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Scarpitta, L. Salvatore
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use