Welcome to Nonna’s kitchen where good food, good stories and an Italian grandmother’s straight –from-the-heart advice are available to all who wander in. Nonna’s South Philadelphia neighborhood during World War II was a slice of Italy, and her house, crowded with aunts, uncles and cousins, was a little village. Sometimes on oasis of peace with vigil candles flickering constantly in silent prayer for all in harm’s way and sometimes a scene of bedlam with a dozen live crabs escaping from the grocery bag and dashing for the living room, Nonna’s house was home to many hearts and to anyone in need. If in need you would find a story instantly created by Nonna that would help you see your way out of any difficulty. These were stories of God, His Saints; of love, family and respect. They are stories where animals, saints, and sinners came to life just for you, but always filled with great wisdom just for you.
“God smiles two times a day. Every morning He smiles knowing that we will love him during the day and every night He smiles because He is so pleases with the love we gave Him.” Domenica Maria D’Amore, Nonna
Reviews:
“This was a love story between a grandmother and adoring child. I felt welcome in her home, almost sensing the wonderful aromas and I seem to be in the company of the boy and his Nonna. I was ever impatient for the next conversation to begin. In Nonna’s Italian kitchen the boy accepted her amusing, interesting narrative that brought him closer to God and his fellow man. She imparted inspiration and morals in stories that did not preach. Would want to go back and give Nonna a kiss and thank her for her wisdom, but the author does that for us in his narratives. It is an easy reading book that took me back to your and my childhood.”
Mary Ann Mc Govern, Account Executive., New Jersey.
“The author shares a most beautiful part of family life. It brings back the memories of the love that we all shared with our families especially our grandparents. One of the real ingredients in all of Nonna’s special dishes was true love. This sequel is more precious and more poignant than Mr. Iezzi’s first, yet, it still repeats the love and beauty of being Catholic.”
Anne Marie DiCesare, St. Vincent Seminary, Phila. PA
“Read the first book and was enthralled. Read this book and find myself captured again by the stories, the descriptions and the humor of innocence and family. Great job!” Marc Antony Raliggiere, Policeman, Buffalo, NY
“WOW! What a great little book! It is worth every penny and more. My students love the stories.
Sister Margaret Ann Pashley, O.P. St. Louis, MO.