Journey to a New Land: An Oral History

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Summary: Changed My Life And View!
Review: It helped me learn more about Imegation. I would recamend this book to even 4th graders.

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Summary: Journey to a New Land: An Oral History
Review: What a wonderful family history to share with our children and grandchildren! My husband came to America from Italy in the 1950's and I have heard similar stories of his family's voyage to this "New Land" for many years. As we read the book, he talked about his own experiences after leaving his home in Vallecuppa, Italy and arriving in New York as an eleven year old. He, like Elda, lost his father after being here for only one year. His family also struggled to survive. This book covers feelings of coming to a strange land, not knowing the language or customs and how the family adjusted. Please read this book with your children and grandchildren...don't let this important message of survival, struggle, adjustment, hard work and success stop...the story belongs to all of us...it's our heritage.

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Summary: Journey to a New Land: An Oral History
Review: What a wonderful family history to share with our children and grandchildren! My husband came to America from Italy in the 1950's and I have heard similar stories of his family's voyage to this "New Land" for many years. As we read the book, he talked about his own experiences after leaving his home in Vallecuppa, Italy and arriving in New York as an eleven year old. He, like Elda, lost his father after being here for only one year. His family also struggled to survive. This book covers feelings of coming to a strange land, not knowing the language or customs and how the family adjusted. Please read this book with your children and grandchildren...don't let this important message of survival, struggle, adjustment, hard work and success stop...the story belongs to all of us...it's our heritage.