tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713417153149484110.post8670468366488155013..comments2024-02-11T12:26:49.645-05:00Comments on FORTE E GENTILE: My mother, ColetteB.G. Firmanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16812918462317459099noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713417153149484110.post-50757065470298498722011-03-01T16:24:32.214-05:002011-03-01T16:24:32.214-05:00Thank you so much for writing this blog, B.G. I w...Thank you so much for writing this blog, B.G. I want to say that I am in the same vein as you, regarding this search for Italian American writers, "looking for representations of “my people” that reflect the reality of the smart, funny, absurdity-loving Italian-Americans I know. Also I think I’m looking to understand my history; and to explain myself to myself."<br /><br />Have you read Tina De Rosa's novel, Paper Fish? Ben Morreale's "The Seventh Saracen"? Mari Tomasi's "Like Lesser Gods"? John Fante's "Ask the Dust" and "Wait for Spring, Bandini," among others... How about Salvatore Scibona's "The End," which was recently nominated for the National Book Award?<br /><br />Great stuff!<br /><br />Best,<br />Olivia Kate Cerrone<br /><br />Olivia.Cerrone@gmail.comOlivia Kate Cerronehttp://magnagrece.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com