PRIMO magazine, a bimonthly publication for and about Italian Americans, praises The Boston Italians in its October-November 2007 issue. Describing Steve’s third book as a “truly a magnificent work … [that] should be read by any and all Italian Americans,” PRIMO also highlights the strength of Steve’s research combined with a writing style that “moves along like a fast-paced novel.” To read this review and others, visit the Boston Italians reviews page.
The Boston Authors Club recently named The Boston Italians as one of its six Highly Recommended books for 2008. The club’s Highly Recommended books are awarded annually and are honored at an awards ceremony. Founded in 1899, the Boston Authors Club is the oldest continuous authors group in the United States.
The Boston Italians was named a Sons of Italy National Book Club selection for the Fall of 2007. This national organization chooses only 12 to 24 titles each year for this honor. Sons of Italy members in an estimated 700 chapters around the country discuss the books during monthly meetings. The books are also profiled in Italian America Magazine, the most widely read publication in the United States for Italian Americans.
"This is the largest attendance for an adult program in the 12 years that I have been here,” said Hanson Public Library director Nancy Cappellini of Steve's appearance and discussion of The Boston Italians. Read the article, Author hosts Italian luncheon in Hanson, from the Brockton Enterprise.
A recent article in The Boston Globe’s South edition discussed the “pent-up hunger” of local Italians for the real story of Italian immigration in the Boston area. The book has received “good reviews and a warm welcome from readers who felt their own family story hadn't been told before.” Read the full article, Giving voice to an immigrant story, from The Boston Globe.
Steve Puleo has been making many appearances to discuss his
writing, research, and inspiration for The Boston Italians,
the first full-length, 130-year history of the Italians in
Boston. Steve has woven his own family’s story through
the course of the book as illustrative of the overall fabric
of the Boston Italian experience.
For a complete schedule of Steve's presentations, visit the Appearances section of this site.
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