The Unforgettable Struggle

By rita dalessio

Family & Relationships

Self-Help and Personal Development

Young Adult

Language: English Not Rated (NR)

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No. of pages

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About a young girl who came to America with her family to live the American Dream. After many years of stress and a painful life she finally stood up for herself and had the life she wanted.

The Story Behind This Book

The Unforgettable Struggle/Synopsis In 1926 Maria came to America an innocent immigrant from Palermo, Sicily. She was 15 when she first set foot in America. When Maria met Michael she thought her dream of marriage and a family would soon be answered. After much rejection from her father, she saw Michael on the sneak. Eventually they married. After some time, their relationship started to take a turn for the worse. Maria has been beaten to a pulp many times, black eyes, bloody nose, missing teeth. He blamed his drinking problems on everyone but himself. Why does she keep hiding his faults and protecting him? Was this going to be her life? Would he be coming back giving her problems? Will he never leave and not come back? Why is he doing this to her? These are the questions Maria asked herself. She hopes things will change as time goes by. With every smack, every push, every shove, things keep getting worse. Every awkward silence of embarrassment and belittling eats away at her. Trying to find the courage and strength within her to finally break the silence.

Media Mentions

Brick Township Town News

Praise and Reviews

BOOK REVIEW:

Subject: JUST FINISHED YOUR GREAT BOOK!!!!
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:09:00 PM

RITA,

I JUST FINISHED YOUR WONDERFUL BOOK. I WAITED TO GET A BLOCK OF TIME AND READ IT MOSTLY TODAY, WEDNESDAY. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR HARD WORK IN PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. I AM RECOMMENDING THIS BOOK TO ALL MY FRIENDS. IT WILL MAKE GOOD SUMMER BEACH READING.

LOVE,
DONNA M.

Library - Book Signing Review

OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY

Connecting People ... Building Community

101 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753-7625

Telephone: 732-349-6200

www.oceancountylibrary.org

Elaine H. McConnell, Director

September 1, 2006

Dear Rita,

On behalf of the Ocean County Library and our customers, I want to thank you for an insightful and informative program on Wednesday. Domestic abuse is such an important issue that we will never exhaust the possibilities to share with and inform each other about its details.

I could see that you were able to draw the audience out, inviting them to share their personal experiences and insight. This made the discussion intimate and meaningful, and I know that must help those going through something of that nature.

Several people told me what an excellent and enjoyable program it was on their way out, and I'd like to add my personal congratulations and thanks for your presentation.

Again, let me convey thanks for an enjoyable and important program.

Sincerely,

Marguerite Dugas

Librarian