Comments on: Answering questions, part II

By: Susan_capemaycounty

Susan_capemaycounty — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:43:20 +0000

Justin: I am not very good at these blogs but I wanted you to know how much I am enjoying your book on the Saint. I am half way through it and I love it. I’ve been alternately laughing and crying my eyes out. The picture you’ve painted of Southern Italy is beautiful. I can almost smell the smells and see the hillsides.

As life long friends of your Uncle Tony and Aunt Phyllis I particularly loved the stories of his military service, what a character he was in high school and what a devoted family you have.

Your family should be so proud of this book. It’s such a tribute to what a great family you Catanoso’s are. Although my parents bought a ton of your books and shipped them to our family in Italy, I too am ordering your book for Christmas presents. Best wishes on a great success.

Sue (Matalucci) Sandman

My grandmother was 5 when she emigrated from the Abruzzi region. I guess that makes me second generation but your story could be mine.

By: justin

justin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:28:15 +0000

Thanks for these enthusiastic responses. It really has been a great thrill to be introduced to so many wonderful people through these Calabrian-based blogs. If you are inclined to order a book (and I hope you are — Amazon is the easiest way), I would love to hear reaction to my story. You’re welcome to email me at this web site.

Justin

By: Carla

Carla — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:16:27 +0000

Thanks for the answer, Justin. I look forward to reading more Q & A!

By: This Eclectic Life

This Eclectic Life — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:41:08 +0000

Thanks for answering my questions, Justin (as well as all the other questions people asked). I’m glad to know your wife didn’t lose control when you swooned over another woman. I’m intrigued to know how learning about your saintly cousin helped you come back to center in your faith.

I enjoyed your interviews!

By: nyc caribbean ragazza

nyc caribbean ragazza — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:48:30 +0000

Thank you for answering my question.

Since moving to Rome, I’ve thinking about faith and religion more. I

By: Cherrye at My Bella Vita

Cherrye at My Bella Vita — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:31:26 +0000

Great responses, Justin. I think many of our readers will be glad to know you’ll be taking your wife on your next Calabrian trip and that she didn’t get too upset about your proclamation of love for the pizza gal.

By: Calabrian Nduja: Putting the Fire in Fiery | My Bella Vita

Calabrian Nduja: Putting the Fire in Fiery | My Bella Vita — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:27:15 +0000

[...] had nduja? What did you think? What is your favorite way to enjoy this specialty. Justin is answering more of your questions about his new book “My Cousin the Saint” today. There is still time to enter the book [...]

By: Bleeding Espresso » celebrating italians and sprezzatura on columbus day

Bleeding Espresso » celebrating italians and sprezzatura on columbus day — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:53:19 +0000

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