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Coffee With Nonna: The Best Stories of My Catholic Grandmother |  | Author: Vincent M. Iezzi
Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
Category: Book
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 240379
Media: Paperback
Pages: 165
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.3
MPN: 9781569553213
ISBN: 1569553211
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.482
EAN: 9781569553213
ASIN: 1569553211
Publication Date: April 2002
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Product Description
During World War II, young Vincent Iezzi was at home with his grandmother in his Philadelphia neighborhood. Because of the war effort, most of the mothers, big sisters, and aunts were working in the factories while most of the fathers, big brothers, and uncles were off at war. Nonna always knew just what to say. Gifted with a native ability to tell stories, her solution for every one of Vincent s questions or problems was another elaborate story, accompanied by cups of coffee. And such stories they are! Angels and saints take on peasant charm, God paints peacocks tails, and the humble good Joe always finishes first. Pull up a chair. You can almost smell the coffee. Author: Vincent IezziNumber of Pages: 165 Paperback Publisher: Servant BooksISBN 1-56955-321-1
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 Uplifting Catholic book February 23, 2007
Teresa (CO, USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is a pleasure to read. I've been reading the stories to my 9-year old son, who could read the book to myself, but prefers to sit with me and hear me read it to him, like as if he was Vinzee and I was Nonna. Right before I bought this book I traveled to Portugal with my family. It was Christmas and we were touring an ancient Cathedral when we noticed a very modest Naviity scene next to the Cathedral wall. A stray dog was laying in the hay right next to the Baby Jesus. We all laughed and commented that we didn't know that Baby Jesus had a pet dog. Well, I come home and start reading "Coffee With Nonna" just to discover that wise Nonna knew about the dog and the other four animals at the birth of Jesus, and what the significance is of the loyal dog. I shared this with my family who all agreed that the Portuguese stray dog truly had the last laugh.
Great stories that I could relate to August 27, 2005
Philly Girl (Maryland)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I lived with my grandfather who came over from Italy as a teenager and also told many stories. I also lived in South Philly. I could relate to so much of what was mentioned in the book. The book is great. I have recommended it to many friends and family! Well worth the purchase!
wow! February 24, 2003
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
WOW! Where did this precious book come from -- it's just GREAT
and just plain lovely. Highly HIGHLY recommend for all families
Bought the book for my Aunt January 10, 2003
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
bought this book for my Aunt as a christmas gift. just before wrapping opened book and began reading. i could not put it down. it was so wholesome and real. i reminded me of my youth and above all of my innocence. Gave the book to my Aunt and went to buy another for myself. My Aunt read the book and now thinks that she finally has received the only gift she really ever needed. she also loved it.
LOVE IT !!! October 10, 2002
Ashley Neitzel (philly, Pennsilvana, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I loved this book. It means soo much to me because it showes how much him and his grandamother loved each other it reminded me of my grandmom. I know Mr.Iezzi and im not writing this because i know him. I don't like to read books i read the first chapter then i won't read any more till my mom tells me to but this book was diffrent it made me come back for more. It brought back memories of my grandamom that i thought would go away after the years she has been gone, but they were still there. And i would like to thank Mr. Iezzi for writing this book!!
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