Little Gangster, by Victor Joseph Cino
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Little Gangster, by Victor Joseph Cino
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It is 1952, and in the opening pages of “Little Gangster,” Joey D'Angelo, our young Sicilian protagonist, and his friend, Johnny Marino, are called late at night to First Street park where their gangster employer, Pepi Savino, is in the middle of an argument with another gangster, Nick Bonanti. Immediately after the two twelve year old boys arrive in the park, the confrontation becomes violent and Joey is told by Pepi to carry out a task which risks arrest for Joey and becomes one of the great challenges facing him in the novel. The boys have been running errands for Pepi and earning money for bets on stickball games. Joey has no moral concern about this work until he is called into the office of Peter Capra, Director of The Boys' Club of New York, and is offered an opportunity for a scholarship to a New England prep school; but there is a catch: Joey must break all ties with Pepi Savino. Joey finally decides what to do, and in an exciting climax, he confronts Pepi with his decision. In this dramatic coming-of-age tale, Joey takes the first steps toward realizing the American dream, its pursuits, its challenges and sacrifices. For 140 years, The Boys' Club of New York, (Bcny), has combined a single-minded focus on boys and young men with a unique multi-disciplinary approach which prepares them for a fulfilling and meaningful adulthood. The Boys' Club accomplishes this through an approach which includes music and arts programs, social activities, academic support and athletics. By introducing them to new ideas in a nurturing environment, Bcny helps shape them into the best adults they can be. The Boys' Club of New York has sent over 2,000 boys to prep schools and colleges throughout the country since 1952. A percentage of all book sales will go to support programming at the Boys' Club of New York.
Little Gangster, by Victor Joseph Cino- Amazon Sales Rank: #1620777 in Books
- Brand: iUniverse
- Published on: 2015-09-22
- Released on: 2015-09-22
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .80" w x 6.00" l, 1.02 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 318 pages
About the Author Victor Joseph Cino earned his prep school degree at Northfield Mount Hermon, Bachelor of Arts at Colgate University, and Master of Arts at New York University. His diverse career has included teaching American literature at The Collegiate School in New York City and creating one of the first environmental cleanup companies in the United States. Victor recently collaborated with George Davis, author of “Coming Home,” to write a screenplay called, “Fatima,” its subject the apparitions of Mary in which she appeared to three young Portuguese peasant children in 1917.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Joey was born and grew up in a poor working class family By Sherry Shao I think American teenagers and their families should definitely read this inspirational book! Why? Because the protagonist Joey's childhood experience can be a mirror and guidance to them.Joey was born and grew up in a poor working class family. He lived in an multi-cultural and underprivileged neighborhood. However, Joey was very lucky, because he had two supportive and loving parents. One of the most impressive scenes in the story is when Joey's father lay on the bed ankle injured, saying "Joey, I am tired, very tired. Look at me. I am forty-nine years old. I can't work like a dog much longer...but, Joey, I want you to make something of yourself. Be somebody, and do something good in the world...I don't want you to work like me, like a horse. I want you to have a good life. This scholarship will give you that chance to do that. Joey, a good life." The description of this scene is very vivid, moving and heart-broken. Also, it marked a critical turning point in Joey's life. Because from that moment on, he made the right choice to go for for the education he needed to rise, not the continuing gangster involvement. He succeeded. Another heart-warming scene is Chapter 23 named "Bill." Joey's friend Johnny used a bat to hit the homeless man, but Joey did not. On the contrary, he asked his mother to make a sandwich for the hungry "old man" in the park. Two same aged boys had presented two different attitudes towards an underprivileged homeless man. Why? I found the answer from Joey's parents. His mother made the sandwich and his father spared his old boots for the old man. They both agreed to let Joey go to the park to bring the food and boots to the homeless "old man.". The important point here is: Action is louder than speech. What I meant is that: How important and crucial can a parental example influence his or her child's mind and spirit! I highly recommend this simple styled and thought-provoking book to our youngsters and their parents!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A story of positive and negative forces that pull on a boy growing up in the lower east side of New York City in the 1950s. By Amazon Customer This is a very readable and reveling novel of a boy growing up on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1950s, with no holds barred. An account of the tug between the positive and negative influences that existed in the neighborhood for Joey; the tough local gang, which he was associated with, and the alternative positive voices of strong mentors, a boyhood friend, and the local boys club with a supporting director. There are also story lines concerning the ups and downs of young romance and the relationship with strong caring parents. An all around, down to earth book that resonates even today.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. easy to read By Amazon Customer "Little Gangster" is a well written, easy to read, page-turning book. This is a must read for every native New Yorker as well as those not born and raised in the Big Apple. I would highly recommend reading this novel. It will give you an inside view of the trials and tribulations of a young boy growing up in the Lower East Side. The story plot flows smoothly and makes the reader feel like they are experiencing the same difficult choices and emotions the main character, Joey, is going through. I am looking forward to reading more novels from this talented author!
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