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Italians of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania (PA) (Images of America)

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Nick Ciotola's beautiful tribute to the Italians of Pittsburgh and Western Pa uses photographs to tell the story of a bittersweet past. Joyful occasions, sad occasions and hard work are carved in the faces of the photos.

I must tell you how I found the book. I saw it on the Book shelf at the History Center and opened to a page. On that page was an image of my Aunt as a child in the "procession" of the Blessed Virgin. I looked at the name and saw it was contributed to my late Father. (Himself an immigrant and photographer)

It is masterfully edited together by Ciotola in to segments of life; Church, Work, Family, sports etc. The words kept to a minimum because; there is little need for them.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the Italian immigrant experience Bravo!

I purchased this book for mom for Christmas. She couldn't put it down, as she poured through the nostalgic photos and great write ups. She is 90 and spent most of her life in Western PA, so most surnames and cities were familiar. It was a wonderful walk down memory lane for her!