Nobody's Like Me: A Bronx Girl's Memoir
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (730 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1483577287 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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jane cappelli said Couldn't put this book down. I became immediately engrossed in Irene's book and found it difficult to stop reading into the wee hours. I had to draw the line and go to bed several nights, but looked forward to when I would pick it up again.Although I am ten years older than Irene, the book brought back many memories of similar experiences of growing up in the Bronx.I found this book riveting, entertaining and informative, especially what she shared regarding end of life care. These pages are filled with invaluable information for those dealing with similar situations. Most inspiring to me is Irene's. Be prepared to be inspired Irene's tale is a potent reminder that for some, life does not roll easy. How many of us have shared the experience of alienation, sadness, abuse and unrequited love? Our life experiences shape our actions, reactions and attitudes. Irene has shown us that even through theuntimely death of her mom, the difficult teenage struggles, the constant, unconditional and unrelenting care of her aunts, a divorce and the trials of motherhood, a person can come out on the other side and still maintain a sense of grace. A beautifully flowing journey that inspires us to keep on keeping. Dana C. said This is a book that everyone with an open heart and spiritual soul should read.. This is the memoir of Irene Abruzzese life growing up in the Bronx, being raised by three very strong but different woman. Her grandmother, and her two aunts. As I take a quote fromMs. Abruzzese's words, " This is a tribute to these women, her family and the power of love over generations that sustained them all". Through her story many issues are confronted from Her birth through all the compiling times of her life. Adolescence, adulthood, aging, and death of her beloved grandmother and her aunts who raised her. Irene's story in a poignant and spiritual journey growing
So embrace the cycle, peer through this window, travel beside those within and hopefully benefit through the journey together. It exposes the raw emotions of a young girl, more spiritual than religious, who attempts to find her place in a world of non-Jews and within her own cultural group. The fire of this saga was further fueled by the awakenings of the fifties, the explosion of the sixties and her own tumultuous home. YOU MAY JUST FIND A PIECE OF YOURSELF !. Nobody's Like Me intimately and magically reveals common trials and tribulations unified by the significant people and events, influencing one's life. Prejudice, isolation, ostracism, sexuality and lack of identity prevailed, as she moved from predominantly Irish
About the Author Irene is a 35yr. Guidance and Special Education were an integral part of her career; understanding that the whole child must be considered throughout their school life and into adulthood. retired NYC English teacher, who received her BA, MA and Administrative Degrees at Herbert H. There is light at the end of the tunnel with hope, determination, the power of love and a little spiritual influence along the way. Though her saga set out to honor those who nourished her personal growth, it emerged into a story many could benefit from.
Lehman College and The College of New Rochelle. Though her saga set out to honor those who nourished her personal growth, it emerged into a story many could benefit from. . There is light at the end of the tunnel with hope, determination, the power of love and a little spiritual influence along the way. Guidance and Special Education were an integral part of her career; understanding that the whole child must be considered throughout their school life and into adulthood.