Review: History as seen by a child.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2012
Definitely a must read.  The war (WWII) seen through the eyes of a young girl, Lucia, from a small town in Italy.  The book is small snapshots of Lucia's life before, during and after the war.  Lucia speaks with the innocent of a child.  We see her joys and sorrows.  We see her grow and change with each turn of the page.A wonderful book full of charming believable characters.  Thomas Antonaccio lovingly brings his mother (Lucia) and her family alive for us.  We see their love for each other, their faith and their ability to get through anything as long as they are together.The book has a "G" rating and is appropriate for children.  I read portions of it to my 12 year old son, "What, no Nintendo? No indoor toilets? "  There is one scene where Mamma chases the German soldier out of her house with a broom.  Not only does she chase him out but she runs after him hitting him over the head with her broom.  We both laughed out loud with this! My 12 year old's response "Way to go Mamma!  Keep reading to me- I like this family"  And you will, too.Mr. Antonaccio hints about a sequel, I look forward to reading more about Lucia and her family.