A Family Trilogy East Clifton Avenue Biography
A Family Trilogy From Sicily to America – 1889 -1966
Nonfiction / Biography
I am introducing you to the Buonofortes: A family similar to my mother’s
family and the millions of other families who immigrated to this great
country at the beginning of the last century. The Italian immigrants took
their place among the other immigrants who came before them and who were
already acclimated and settled in their new country. Similar to all the new
immigrants, regardless of nationality, they all shared the same passion: to
make a better life for themselves, their children, and generations to come.
This is a fictional/non-fictional account of the Buonforte family. A family
that came from Sicily, Italy in the early 1900’s to make a better life for
the children and finally settle on East Clifton Avenue, New Jersey. Non
fictional events are inter-weaved with fictional events and people. The
Buonoforte family lived in Clifton, New Jersey, a town similar to thousands
of small towns in the northeastern part of the United States. Within the
story of the Buonoforte family, the sacrifices, potential rewards, and
heartbreak of unconditional love are the main message: Rethink behaviors as
to not repeat the same mistakes that eventually destroy families. A message
that I hope millions of other families may be able to relate to, understand,
and be moved by. You will see within the Buonoforte family that there are
those who are emotional and affectionate, and those who may be emotional and
not affectionate. Although brothers and sisters may share the same genetics,
it is a puzzle why if brought up by the same parents they can be so
different. It creates much confusion and potential hurt. Perhaps if that is
understood, we can let go of old vendettas and hurt feelings, reconnect, and
grow.
About the Author
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English. Earned a
master’s degree in Communication and television Production. Television
producer, director and writer from 1980 until 1997. Worked in the United
States and internationally. A real estate and business investor. Adjunct
communications Professor since 1998 to present. Earned a doctorate degree in
Education with a concentration in psychology.
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