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The Sicilian Judge: Anthony Alaimo, an American Hero

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This book will appeal to many kinds of readers. It has everything - history, adventure, and biography. I began thumbing through it expecting to set it aside and read the whole book in an afternoon. What a life. And what determination. The first half of the book is excellent - it covers Judge Alaimo's WWII experience as pilot and German POW (he was involved in some of the real life events which were later used in the movie "The Great Escape"). It took guts and amazing luck for a skinny, half-starved, young guy in ragged clothing to escape the Germans and make his way to Italy and Switzerland. After returning home and completeing law school, he applied the same hard work and determination to his legal career. The latter half of the book will be of great interest to legal history and civil rights buffs. However, it's general enough that all readers should enjoy it and it certainly covers a tremendously important time in our history. But primarily, this book is about character, determination, love of country, love of family, hard work...in short, all the values we look for in a real hero.

Anthony Alaimo's sister, Frances, was my grandmother. Instilled in the siblings was the value of prayer, hard work, responsibility, love of country, devotion to family and proper decorum. Coppola's book describes the incredible works and experiences of a man who came from this type of background. I pray there are people from my generation who have his courage and honor. In my own office, I keep a picture of my grandmother on my desk to remind me to focus on my work and do the best I can do. This book will also hold a place in my office as another powerful nudge.

The biography of Judge Alaimo is truly inspirational and makes me proud to be an Italian American His life story is amazing and should be required reading for young people today. Judge Anthony and his family were true patriots and they demonstrated it not in words, but in their actions. Vince Coppola has done a masterful job of describing the heart and soul of a judge whom I expect will finally get the recognition and adulation he justly deserves.
Bravo and complimenti Mr. Coppola for a great read about a great man.

This book was not only inspiring to me, but it also taught me a few things about life - both personally and professionally. It was an easy read and definitely worth the time.

The Judge's story is very impressive. I was even more impressed when I met Anthony Alaimo recently. His mind is sharp at 90+ years - I believe because of his core values and because he has led a well-balanced life. He is a man to emulate.

From Chautauqua County, where Judge Alaimo was born and purchased two as gifts. The first person I bought it for read the book in 2 days and thought it was great and the second person also thought it was a great read with WWII and the law. Judge Alaimo recently spoke at the Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY and there was an article in the local newspaper about his speech and his book. I thought it would make a nice gift with a local touch for two very difficult to buy for people, it exceeded my expectations based on their feedback.The Sicilian Judge: Anthony Alaimo, an American Hero

I loved reading this book. I knew Judge Alaimo in Brunswick, Georgia and I went to school with his son. He was a wonderful man and a great judge. He also was the judge that swore in my brother as an American Citizen.

Vincent Coppola does a great job of relating the inspirational life story of Judge Anthony Alaimo.
A life story that reads like fiction of an Italian immigrant who worked hard, served his country in war, and later as a Federal judge.
Not afraid to make the tough choices, Judge Alaimo is a change agent who brought his life experiences into his courtroom. His decisions have positively impacted the nation.
Kudos to Mr. Coppola for his well written biography.

Read about otther than Northern Italian success stories. This biography realtes the postive contribution of a extraordinary individual... Enjoy!