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The Resource Tony's wife : a novel, Adriana Trigiani, (large print)

Tony's wife : a novel, Adriana Trigiani, (large print)

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"Set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s and World War II, this spellbinding saga from beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani tells the story of two talented working class kids who marry and become a successful singing act, until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams. Shortly before World War II, Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet one summer on the Jersey shore and fall in love. Both are talented and ambitious, and both share the dream of becoming singers for the legendary orchestras of the time: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. They're soon married, and it isn't long before Chiara and Tony find that their careers are on the way up as they navigate the glamorous worlds of night clubs, radio, and television. All goes well until it becomes clear that they must make a choice: Which of them will put their ambitions aside to raise a family and which will pursue a career? And how will they cope with the impact that decision has on their lives and their marriage? From the Jersey shore to Las Vegas to Hollywood, and all the dance halls in between, this multi-layered story is vivid with historical color and steeped in the popular music that serves as its score. Tony's Wife is a magnificent epic of life in a traditional Italian family undergoing seismic change in a fast paced, modern world. Filled with vivid, funny, and unforgettable characters, this richly human story showcases Adriana Trigiani's gifts as a storyteller and her deep understanding of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream." -- Amazon
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First HarperLuxe edition.
Extent
652 pages (large print)
Note
Includes lyrics by C.C. Donatelli, 1938
Isbn
9780062860927
Instance
Label
Tony's wife : a novel
Title
Tony's wife
Title remainder
a novel
Statement of responsibility
Adriana Trigiani
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s and World War II, this spellbinding saga from beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani tells the story of two talented working class kids who marry and become a successful singing act, until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams. Shortly before World War II, Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet one summer on the Jersey shore and fall in love. Both are talented and ambitious, and both share the dream of becoming singers for the legendary orchestras of the time: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. They're soon married, and it isn't long before Chiara and Tony find that their careers are on the way up as they navigate the glamorous worlds of night clubs, radio, and television. All goes well until it becomes clear that they must make a choice: Which of them will put their ambitions aside to raise a family and which will pursue a career? And how will they cope with the impact that decision has on their lives and their marriage? From the Jersey shore to Las Vegas to Hollywood, and all the dance halls in between, this multi-layered story is vivid with historical color and steeped in the popular music that serves as its score. Tony's Wife is a magnificent epic of life in a traditional Italian family undergoing seismic change in a fast paced, modern world. Filled with vivid, funny, and unforgettable characters, this richly human story showcases Adriana Trigiani's gifts as a storyteller and her deep understanding of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream." -- Amazon
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Trigiani, Adriana
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no index present
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fiction
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  • Italian Americans
  • Singers
  • Large type books
  • Historical fiction
Label
Tony's wife : a novel, Adriana Trigiani, (large print)
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Publication
Note
Includes lyrics by C.C. Donatelli, 1938
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
on1062351989
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
First HarperLuxe edition.
Extent
652 pages (large print)
Form of item
large print
Isbn
9780062860927
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
(OCoLC)1062351989
Label
Tony's wife : a novel, Adriana Trigiani, (large print)
Publication
Note
Includes lyrics by C.C. Donatelli, 1938
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
on1062351989
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
First HarperLuxe edition.
Extent
652 pages (large print)
Form of item
large print
Isbn
9780062860927
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
(OCoLC)1062351989

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