Ciao Pratola, Hello America

Take an emotional journey with author Elsa S. Cavallaro as she recalls her family’s immigration from Pratola, Italy after World War I. Learn about the Italy she knew as a child, the family’s difficult transition, and their struggle to succeed in America. An inspiring story of family, traditions and survival, Ciao Pratola, Hello America shares important memories for future generations of Americans. This volume will easily become a treasured keepsake for the author’s family. But it is also incredibly relevant for all Americans, to remind us of what America represents to other countries and of the varying groups of people who have sought out opportunity here, thrived, and contributed to the cultural diversity in the American social landscape.