Donald Greco | Youngstown Immigrant Tale

March 31, 2009

Interview with David Greco | Author of Abramo's Gift [9:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In the spirit of another great favorite of mine, Knockemstiff, Abramo’s Gift is a story of a certain time and a certain place. It was a pleasure interviewing Donald Greco. More from Amazon.com:

Product Description
It’s 1918, and Youngstown, Ohio, is brewing with social unrest as Italian and Irish immigrants vie for living space and low-paying jobs in the local steel mills. Amidst the discord, Abramo Cardone arrives from Italy hoping to escape the pain of his wife and child’s deaths. His uncle secures him a job at the steel mill, where he tries to bury his loneliness in work. Instead, he attracts the attention of two Irish men, one who wants to give him a leg up and one who wants to tear him down. In the thick of the violent power struggle that develops, Abramo is offered a wonderful gift-but he’ll have to fight to claim it.

About the Author
Donald Greco, an Irish-Italian, grew up in Youngstown and has lived in Ohio all his life. His novels are about ordinary people with extraordinary stories. The rich history and culture surrounding Ohio’s steel valley inspired Abramo’s Gift.

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