1,492 questions and answers for Italians (and those who wish they were) on the significant contributions Italians and Italian-Americans have made to the world in the following categories: Food, Music, and Enterainment; Art, Science, and Literature; History, Geography, and Business; Sports; and Romans.
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Leon J. Radomile is a businessman and entrepreneur in the vitamin and health food business for the last twenty-five years. Born in Philadelphia in 1949 of Italian parents, he was raised and educated in the San Francisco area with a degree in History from the University of San Francisco in 1972. Happily married to his wife Lanette since 1975, he has two daughters, Lea Linda and Alexandra Marie.
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Leon J. Radomile, renowned among Italian-American authors, has had a life-long love of history. Born in Philadelphia in 1949 of Italian parents, he moved with his family to San Francisco at the age of nine. In 1972 he graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in history. In 1999, as a businessman and entrepreneur, he began writing and publishing his own Italian culture books beginning with the best-selling bilingual Heritage Italian-American Style.
He followed that success with Heritage Hispanic-American Style in 2003. Becoming involved in genealogical research began as a recurring daydream of his Italian ancestors and grew into this fictional Renaissance adventure based on the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Happily married to Lanette since 1975, he has two daughters, Lea Linda and Alexandra Marie, and is looking forward to spinning tales for his grandchildren.
Learn more at:
http://leonradomile.com
He followed that success with Heritage Hispanic-American Style in 2003. Becoming involved in genealogical research began as a recurring daydream of his Italian ancestors and grew into this fictional Renaissance adventure based on the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Happily married to Lanette since 1975, he has two daughters, Lea Linda and Alexandra Marie, and is looking forward to spinning tales for his grandchildren.
Learn more at:
http://leonradomile.com
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A Challenging Reflection,
By Albert H. Angelini (San Rafael, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heritage Italian-American Style (Paperback)
Radomile's presentation on Italian-American culture is a warm reflection on what has often been demeaned, or misrepresented in the press, or totally lacking in book form. I found so much information, in such a easily obtainable manner that I could not put this outstanding presentation down until I literally devoured its contents. A must read for all Italianophiles. Sincerely, A.H. Angelini
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A++ From AMICI Magazine!,
By Giovanna (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heritage Italian-American Style (Paperback)
When the family gets together either at home or for an outdoor picnic, we whip out our copy of "Heritage Italian-American Style!" We have a blast with this jam-packed collection of both recognized and some not-so-well-known contributions that Italians have made to better the world. Invariable, the teens and young adults chime in to test their own knowledge of their culture and are often surprised to discover in the process of "playing" a game...just how much fun learning can be! Especially, when you're learning about why we should be proud to be Italian!! The old timers are equally entertained while being secretly educated at the same time!! As editor of AMICI Magazine, the largest Italian-American Magazine west of Ohio, I am inundated with requests to review Italian books. Leon's book is one of the few I couldn't put down. It made me think. It made me laugh. It made me proud...or prouDER, should say!! I can tell you one the cultural tragedies of our time is that we're literally forgetting to keep our kids Italian. As silly as that sounds, the truth is many families today understandably marry outside of the culture or simply live life in fast lane and overlook the importance of story telling, carrying on Italian traditions and keeping ourselves informed about our culture. Books like Heritage Italian-American Style truly keep our heritage alive! Once you get your own copy, you'll see why you feel inclined to buy several for your family and friends!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Heritage Italian-American Style (Paperback)
My friend showed me this book, and even though I am not Italian, just like the subtitle says, I wished I was after reading it. This is really interesting stuff, and I couldn't put it down. I must say, the world would be a much more boring and less wonderful place without all the contributions Italians have made. This is a fun book to read and I will be giving copies as gifts to my Italian friends next Christmas! Good job Leon!
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