Innocent War: Nino Series [Paperback]

Susan Violante (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2009

HOLLYWOOD BOOK FESTIVAL 2009 HONORABLE MENTION

Number 16 On the Cyrus Webb's Conversations Book Club Top 50 Non-Fiction Titles for 2009

Based on the taped memoirs Susan Violante received from Nino, her father, Innocent War is a boy's adventure showing a child's point of view through the war's hardships, dangers, and tragedies, combined with his own humor, innocence, and awakening as he grows up. Join Susan as she gets to know her father, and finds herself within the family she thought she knew.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...compelling, entertaining, and informative...a pointed message of patriotism, perseverance, integrity, and an awakening... a heartwarming glimpse into humanity at its worst and at its best."

--Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (4/11)

A resonating novel that transports the readers to a place and time uniquely tied to Italy... a great book for all Italian Americans to read as it stands as a tribute, not just to Violante's father, but to all children of war." --Primo Magazine

"...From the innocence of childhood to his troubled teens, Nino's adventures are told from a child's point of view...a heartwarming  story that will give the reader a unique perspective of the horrors of WWII in Italy, and which gave her a deeper understanding of herself and her family." - The Italian Tribune. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Author

Innocent War (revised edition): Behind and Immigrant Past Book 1 came out of my desire to get to know my father better. The story I found about his childhood changed my life. I now I understand so many things about my own childhood, as I realized I was growing up under parents suffering from P.T.S.D. I also went from not relating to my parents to having a great relationship with them. When I published Innocent War in 2009, I rushed it as my father had just had brain surgery, and I wanted him to see it published. I came out with the revised edition to correct some production errors due to the rush and present the reader with a better product. I also enriched the end as new insights came to me through conversations with my father. I am happy to say, that my father has also enjoyed this new edition...

I decided to write it on my father's child voice and point of view because that is how I Imagined the story as I listened to his tapes. My goal of getting to know my father was accomplished when I listened to him. I hope that by sharing his story, and mine as I got to know him, I will inspire all of you to share yours with anyone who will listen. Because sharing life lessons can change the world for the better, one person at a time. - Susan Violante --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; 1st edition (April 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441513191
• ISBN-13: 978-1441513199
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,963,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Official Biography
Born and raised in Venezuela from Italian immigrants, Author Susan Violante completed a BA degree in Political and Administrative Cs. before moving to the US.

Although she built a career as a Business Analyst / Accountant since 1987, she also kept herself active as a Freelance writer.

This year Violante finally retired from Accounting and leaped to the publishing Industry; she currently works as the Editorial Assistant for Reader Views and First Chapter Plus, while dedicating the remainder of her time to her own writing.

Other Publications

* November 2005 Author House - Emily Rosen's Memories, Milestones and Memoirs, The Story Tellers, I Remember, and The Hurt That Won't Go Away.

* January 1997 issue The Best from LIFE Newsletter, as staff writer, Manalapan, FL

* January 1997 Parents' Press The Au Pair Dream Berkley, CA

* December 1996 - 1997 Creative with Words Publications story: Tuma, A little Indian Princess,and

* Illustrations for :We Are Writers Too! and The Stuff Traditions Are Made Of , Carmel, CA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Increadible Book, October 18, 2010

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Motolese - See all my reviews

This review is from: Innocent War: Nino Series (Paperback)

This book was to entertaining and enthralling that I read it in a flight from New York to Milano! It brought memory back my dad's own War World II stories. I could see the author nailed down the history facts and she is very knowledgeable of the time and place. I am happy that finally someone is telling the story from the Italian point of view thought a child's voice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot put down!, October 10, 2010

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Elen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Innocent War: Nino Series (Paperback)

This book was so entertaining and enthralling! I could not put this book down after I started reading it. I love stories about the war and this was a great one filled with history and personal experiences of the authors father. I hope they make a movie about this and can't wait for the next books of the series! I would definitely recommend this to everyone!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a kid's review, May 23, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Innocent War: Nino Series (Paperback)

Innocent war, all in all, is a good book. However, I would not reccomend this book to children under the age of 10.

The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it lacked action in some parts. Some events were too jumpy and other were too slow, but it was interesting overall.

Those who study war may find this book fascinating. Yet, those who don't study war may not like it as much. It is definitely a good first hand account of civilian life during the conflict, especially in a country that was destined to lose the war.

My only other curiosity is for that of the sequel because at the end of this book the war is over and I wonder what the author will write about. I will definitely be looking forward to it.