When the World Was Young

A Novel

By: Tony Romano

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Paperback | 29 January 2016

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320 Pages

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20.32 x 13.34 x 2.03

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In Chicago, in the summer of 1957, Italian immigrants Angela Rosa and Agostino Peccatori are caught between worlds, as they cling to old-country ways in an era of upending change. Angela Rosa must cope with the building tension--exacerbated by Agostino's wandering eye--of raising five U.S.-born children who are struggling to define themselves within a family rooted in old-world tradition. But the events of a single tragic evening are about to bring all of their lives to a sudden, irreversible standstill--as a once resilient family begins to unravel under a crushing burden of guilt. A poignant testament to the power of sacrifice, loyalty, and unconditional love, "When the World Was Young" is a stunning tale of one family's will to survive.

Industry Reviews

"Romano's first novel is a vivid and eloquent map...a most accomplished first novel, rich in characterization, setting, and psychological acuity" -- Chicago Tribune

"Tony Romano can indeed write ... When the World Was Young ... is a multilayered, often dark and edgy saga." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

The complexities and mysteries of familial bonds are brought into sharp, agonizing focus -- Chicago Sun-Times

"A low-key, compelling look at family love and betrayal set against an old-style immigrant drama" -- Kirkus Reviews

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