Innocent War (Revised Edition)

by Susan Violante

Overview

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.

"Violante's retelling of Nino's incredible life grips the reader from the first page...It's a wonderful book!" - Penny Warner author of How to Crash a Killer Bash among many others.

Bases on the taped memoirs Susan Violante received from her Italian Immigrant father, Nino; Innocent War is a boy's adventure showing a child's point of view through the war's hardships, dangers, and tragedies of WWII, combined with his own humor, innocence, and awakening as he grows up.

For more information visit www.susanviolante.com

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148944898
Publisher:	Susan Violante
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Behind An Immigrant's Past Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
File size:	425 KB

About the Author

Born and raised in Venezuela from Italian immigrants, Susan completed a BA degree in Political Science and Business Administration before moving to the US . Although she built a career as a Business Analyst / Accountant, she also kept herself active as a Freelance writer in the US; publishing articles, poetry, children stories, and illustrations since 1996. She published her first book in 2009, and released her revised edition: Innocent War: Behind An Immigrant's Past - Book 1 in 2011. Her picture book: Tuma, The Tribe's Little Princess will be available in early 2013 under her own label. When Susan started working for Reader Views, she discovered a passion for helping other authors get their stories and messages out there. Mentored by Irene, her new found passion developed into her I Have Something To Say brand (blog, online radio show and publishing Company). Her websites are www.susanviolante.com and www.ihavesomethingtosaypress.com. She founded the reader Views managed I Have Something To Say Manuscript Contest in 2012, which will announce the first winner in 2013. Currently, Susan has partnered up with Reader Views to keep Irene's vision alive. She resides in Austin, TX with her husband (Michel), her two daughters( Nicollette and Arianna), and her two dogs (Peggy and Scotty). Susan enjoys cooking, reading, knitting, painting, writing, and any outdoor activity. Her favorite things are scouting for people to interview in her online radio show with her husband and writing about them.

Editorial Reviews

Violante's retelling of Nino's incredible life grips the reader from the first page...It's a wonderful book!

Author - Penny Warner

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 - N/A Editor