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Coffee With Nonna: The Best Stories of My Catholic Grandmother

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This book is a pleasure to read. I've been reading the stories to my 9-year old son, who could read the book to myself, but prefers to sit with me and hear me read it to him, like as if he was Vinzee and I was Nonna. Right before I bought this book I traveled to Portugal with my family. It was Christmas and we were touring an ancient Cathedral when we noticed a very modest Naviity scene next to the Cathedral wall. A stray dog was laying in the hay right next to the Baby Jesus. We all laughed and commented that we didn't know that Baby Jesus had a pet dog. Well, I come home and start reading "Coffee With Nonna" just to discover that wise Nonna knew about the dog and the other four animals at the birth of Jesus, and what the significance is of the loyal dog. I shared this with my family who all agreed that the Portuguese stray dog truly had the last laugh.

I lived with my grandfather who came over from Italy as a teenager and also told many stories. I also lived in South Philly. I could relate to so much of what was mentioned in the book. The book is great. I have recommended it to many friends and family! Well worth the purchase!

WOW! Where did this precious book come from -- it's just GREAT
and just plain lovely. Highly HIGHLY recommend for all families

bought this book for my Aunt as a christmas gift. just before wrapping opened book and began reading. i could not put it down. it was so wholesome and real. i reminded me of my youth and above all of my innocence. Gave the book to my Aunt and went to buy another for myself. My Aunt read the book and now thinks that she finally has received the only gift she really ever needed. she also loved it.

I loved this book. It means soo much to me because it showes how much him and his grandamother loved each other it reminded me of my grandmom. I know Mr.Iezzi and im not writing this because i know him. I don't like to read books i read the first chapter then i won't read any more till my mom tells me to but this book was diffrent it made me come back for more. It brought back memories of my grandamom that i thought would go away after the years she has been gone, but they were still there. And i would like to thank Mr. Iezzi for writing this book!!

My wife gave me Coffee With Nonna as a gift. It is a charming little tome. The author Vincent Iezzi transports the reader back to every urban Italian neighborhood in World War II. His grandmother, Nonna, in Italian, like most folks of her generation has little or no formal education. But, despite that handicap these folks made their way to and in America because of their folk wisdom. This book makes a nice gift for all your Italian friends and family. It is also a good introduction into Italian-American culture.

Perhaps, my favorite book of all time! Simple stories which are universal and timeless. I have purchased 8 copies and sent them as treasured gifts to friends and even share with my grandchildren at "quiet" time. Thank you, Vincent.

This is a warm, entertaining, and surprisingly spiritual book.

The author recounts the many wonderful and spiritually educational stories his Catholic Grandmother told him as a young boy growing up during WWII. Her stories are all designed to help her young grandson live the Catholic faith more fully, to better understand the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to be a better Christian.

The stories will serve that purpose for all of us. I found the stories uniquely instructive and full of spiritual wisdom - yet entertaining, at times funny, at times sad, but always interesting.

This book had me by turns laughing out loud and crying - but always being urged closer to Christ.

Unlike other reviewers, I don't think you need to be Italian or of Italian descent to love this book - I am neither and I found it truly a wonderful read. My 10 year old daughter loved it as well, so it will appeal to a broad range of readers, adult and young adult alike.

If you are looking for an easy, entertaining read that will encourage the practical day to day living of your faith, this is the book for you!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!! I ADORED THE LESSONS THAT WERE TAUGHT THROUGHOUT, SOME OF WHICH I COULD IDENTIFY WITH THRU MY OWN FAMILY. THE LIGHT SENSE OF HUMOR WAS VERY REFRESHING. IT TOUCHED MY HEART TO BE ABLE TO FEEL THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND HIS NONNA AND HOW SPECIAL SHE WAS TO HIM, EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A SPECIAL PERSON IN THEIR LIVES LIKE HER. I WILL BE GETTING THE NEXT ONE ALSO.

This book is full of delightfully heartwarming stories that take us back to a warmer, simpler time of love, humor and faith. It's a feel-good book!