"We were soon informed that Mussolini had banned dancing in Italy. Banned dancing How would any young girl find a husband now?" Not without its moments of humor, tears, and infamy, Donna Kendall's memoir of her mother's life is both poignant and insightful as it details the events of the Fascist Regime, World War II, and post-war devastation in Italy. Kendalls' mother, Giulia Ragno, grew up during one of the most turbulent time periods in Italy's recent history. Giulia's family endeavored to lead their ordinary lives, rooted in cultural traditions and faith, while the world around them was...

Everyone remembers the best "town crier" any town or city has ever had, and the Attleboro Historical Commission in conjunction with the Attleboro Historical Volunteers want to make sure that no one ever forgets Lawrence R. (Larry) Fitton. We have produced this small book as a tribute to "our Larry." It contains stories he used to tell about his childhood and life in the old days of Attleboro. Being one of the original members of the Attleboro Historical Commission, Larry always loved history and volunteered plenty of his time, knowledge, and memories. At all times being fair, honest, and a...

Travels with Old Befana is based on an old Italian legend about an elderly recluse from the pagan era who discovers the purpose of her existence by exchanging a life of solitude and futility for one filled with new adventures and encounters with people from many different cultural backgrounds. As she meets men, women, and children along the way, it is through their circumstances and difficulties that she learns about a God that cares for humanity and how she can be a part of his "big plan." Though at times she feels her age, this feisty old matron brings new energy and life to everyone she...

She's not really a witch, nor is she an angel. She is a legend in her own right - her name is Befana and her legend began when a newborn king named Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem. On the night he was born, a bright star appeared in the sky and three wise men followed the star to where they might find the manifestation of so many prophecies. Befana discovered their journey and decided to leave everything behind and follow this extraordinary quest in search of the Son of God. Along the way, Befana encounters many children; she does not know which child is the Christ but she learns more...