“A Time Machine to Brooklyn’s Golden Age”
As someone who grew up hearing my grandparents’ stories of old Brooklyn, this book transported me in a way few novels ever have. A Brooklyn Tale is rich with the textures of immigrant life—bocce courts, corner stores, Sunday dinners, and neighborhood pranks that had me laughing out loud. The characters are unforgettable, especially Matty and Joan, whose love story is both charming and deeply human. It's a love letter to a bygone era and a reminder of the resilience of family across generations. I didn’t want it to end.
M.R. Jamaica, Queens
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“A Beautifully Told Immigrant Epic”
This book is more than a family saga—it’s American history at street level. The author masterfully weaves real events and colorful fiction into a tapestry that spans Ellis Island to suburban postwar America. From heartbreak to hilarity, from sacrifice to celebration, A Brooklyn Tale captures the highs and lows of the Italian-American experience with authenticity and heart. The writing is warm, vivid, and often poetic. Perfect for fans of Angela’s Ashes or A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
K.L. Deer Park, NY
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“Heart, Humor, and Hoagies”
If you want a story that makes you laugh one minute and tear up the next, this is your book. A Brooklyn Tale is full of soul—the kind you only get from someone writing about a world they knew and loved. The characters jump off the page, the dialogue sings with authenticity, and the culture of old-school Brooklyn—especially the hilarious “football wedding” scene—is absolutely priceless. This book belongs on every bookshelf that holds The Godfather and The Old Man and the Sea.
K.M Pembroke Pines, Fl.