Coffee with Nonna: The Best Stories of My Catholic Grandmother

by Vincent Iezzi

Book Overview

During World War II, young Vincent Iezzi was at home with his grandmother in his Philadelphia neighborhood. Because of the war effort, most of the mothers, big sisters, and aunts were working in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569553211
• ISBN13: 9781569553213
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Servant Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Uplifting Catholic book

This book is a pleasure to read. I've been reading the stories to my 9-year old son, who could read the book to myself, but prefers to sit with me and hear me read it to him, like as if he was Vinzee and I was Nonna. Right before I bought this book I traveled to Portugal with my family. It was Christmas and we were touring an ancient Cathedral when we noticed a very modest Naviity scene next to the Cathedral wall. A stray dog was laying in the hay right next to the Baby Jesus. We all laughed and commented that we didn't know that Baby Jesus had a pet dog. Well, I come home and start reading "Coffee With Nonna" just to discover that wise Nonna knew about the dog and the other four animals at the birth of Jesus, and what the significance is of the loyal dog. I shared this with my family who all agreed that the Portuguese stray dog truly had the last laugh.

Great stories that I could relate to

I lived with my grandfather who came over from Italy as a teenager and also told many stories. I also lived in South Philly. I could relate to so much of what was mentioned in the book. The book is great. I have recommended it to many friends and family! Well worth the purchase!

wow!

WOW! Where did this precious book come from -- it's just GREATand just plain lovely. Highly HIGHLY recommend for all families

Bought the book for my Aunt

bought this book for my Aunt as a christmas gift. just before wrapping opened book and began reading. i could not put it down. it was so wholesome and real. i reminded me of my youth and above all of my innocence. Gave the book to my Aunt and went to buy another for myself. My Aunt read the book and now thinks that she finally has received the only gift she really ever needed. she also loved it.

LOVE IT !!!

I loved this book. It means soo much to me because it showes how much him and his grandamother loved each other it reminded me of my grandmom. I know Mr.Iezzi and im not writing this because i know him. I don't like to read books i read the first chapter then i won't read any more till my mom tells me to but this book was diffrent it made me come back for more. It brought back memories of my grandamom that i thought would go away after the years she has been gone, but they were still there. And i would like to thank Mr. Iezzi for writing this book!!