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The boy of Ellis Island N.Y.: A story of the twenteth century. - Softcover

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An unforgettable Italian immigrant saga of survival, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream.
In 1908, thirteen-year-old Antonino leaves the sun-scorched hills of Calabria and boards a crowded steamship bound for New York. His family has entrusted him to a fellow villager who promises to guide and protect him in America. Instead, the man steals his money and abandons him in a strange new world. Alone, frightened, and unable to speak the language, Antonio must learn to survive.
What begins as a desperate fight for survival becomes the journey of a lifetime. Through poverty, betrayal, devastating loss, and unimaginable hardship, Antonino refuses to surrender. He survives a catastrophic earthquake, lives through two world wars, crosses the Atlantic three times in search of fortune, and faces a scandal that threatens to destroy everything he has built.
But destiny has other plans.
Driven by resilience, courage, and an unshakable belief in a better future, Antonio rises from nothing to build a life beyond his wildest dreams—while never losing the strength and humanity that define him.
Sweeping, emotional, and inspired by the true experiences of Italian immigrants in America, this powerful novel is a tribute to the millions who risked everything for hope, family, and a place to belong.
Perfect for readers of historical fiction, immigrant family sagas, and unforgettable stories of resilience.

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