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I Can’t Help It, "Hey, I’m Italian"

The statement above is the only true explanation for why things were done the way they were, and how the author managed to survive some pretty tough times. Abducted at gunpoint, bitten on the nose by the family dog two days before her wedding, and paying for a lavish Hawaiian honeymoon only to learn that the travel agent had absconded with the newlywed’s money, were but a few things that shaped her life, but growing up Italian in New York, that was really tricky.

"Hey, I’m Italian," (240 pp, $19.95 Authorhouse) is a humorous account of the Author’s life and the Italian culture. Filled with lots of laughs, loves and lunacies, the author manages to keep us smiling and remembering all the Italians we have ever known. Whether the reader is Italian, or simply surrounded by Italians, it is apparent that this book is needed to truly understand the reason that Italians do what they do on a daily basis.

Want to learn how to spot if a family member is connected; why it is necessary to spend a week picking up the makings of a Sunday dinner; or what you need to do to become a comare (coveted girlfriend position?) This book will give you the answers to these and hundreds of other equally amazing questions. Want to find out if you are a typical Italian? Then take the Italian test and answer questions including "Did you net more than $65,000 at your first communion?" and "Is it impossible to talk with your hands in your pocket?"

If it’s the male of the species that you want to understand, this book is a necessary part of your reading library. In the chapter "Baseball is Like Sex to the New York Italian Male" we find numerous little tidbits of information including the fact that to adhere to the proper "Watching of the beloved Game," the viewers must dress as if they are actually playing in the game, and must in fact be prepared to replace a professional player should they be called upon to do so….an unlikely scenario, except to the Italian male baseball fanatic.

In addition to the humorous accounts, this book is infused with tons of Italian traditions and some absolutely delicious Italian recipes, including "The World’s Best Bolognese."

If you are looking for a quick trip to Italy, and a lot of laughs along the way, pick yourself up a copy of "Hey, I’m Italian." ISBN 978-1-4343-0603-6

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To arrange speaking engagements with the author on Italian humor and Italian tradition, or to arrange a book signing or interview contact the WriteOnDemand at 858 735 5301 or  jhabert@heyimitalian.com.


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