Cousin Joey: Family Lessons in Simple Italian

The inspiration and message of the book came from the fortitude of the author’s grandparents and relatives. It tells about the hard times of growing up with little money and learning to deal with it.

The book explains how growing up in a tight-knit community with values shapes and molds you into the person you become. The book recounts the important things you learn from your family. It was written with love, passion, and humor. It tells you not everyone had heat, hot water, etc.