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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS – 5-STAR REVIEW

Posted on July 28, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“The characters and story will remain with you long after you’ve read the final page.” “What a bittersweet story. It shows the depths people will go to during a crisis: in this case, a war. Some cower in fear, others … Continue reading →

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VENICE – BUON COMPLEANNO VENEZIA

Posted on March 25, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Today Venice celebrates its 1600th birthday. “Truly such is the stupendous glory of it, that at my first entrance it did amaze or rather ravish my senses.” Thomas Coryat As soon as this pandemic is behind us, I hope to … Continue reading →

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“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”

Posted on March 3, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Certainly, one month isn’t nearly enough time to celebrate all of the amazing women who, throughout the centuries, have made significant contributions to the betterment of society around the world. However, it’s a start. 1000 thanks to FINEARTAMERICA for voting … Continue reading →

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PRIMO GENNAIO JANUARY 1st

Posted on January 29, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Until I stumbled into this odd little side gig of translating Italian poetry, my idea of poetry didn’t go much further than, “Roses are red…” etc., etc. Occasionally, I read and reread and tried to understand some of the poetry … Continue reading →

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“BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

Posted on October 29, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is a stirring and evocative portrait of Italy under the Fascists and the Nazi occupation. I’ve visited Italy several times, and the elegant descriptions made me feel as if I had returned. This book left … Continue reading →

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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI –

Posted on October 5, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Today is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. We don’t have to be Christians or even religious to appreciate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He cherished all of nature and creatures large and small. I … Continue reading →

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“5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY”

Posted on September 14, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Bridge of Sighs and Dreams was published five years ago this week. My goal was to entertain and inform. Sales, interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, and lovely reviews have exceeded any expectations I might have had. An unforeseen benefit has … Continue reading →

“I COULDN’T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“I have always been infatuated with WWII History and the Holocaust. I was so impressed with the details and the character’s determination for survival and dreams of the future. Pamela Allegretto did an amazing job capturing the history, the fear, tension, and intimidation of the times. … Continue reading →

MATERA

Posted on July 24, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

None of us the US are allowed inside the EU right now, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming of better days to come. For those adventurous artists who have squeezed the last drop from your yellow ochre and burnt … Continue reading →

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FESTA DEL REDENTORE – Venezia

Posted on July 15, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

The Festa del Redentore, one of the most important traditional events in Venice, commemorates the end of the plague of the 16th century. The annual celebration takes place during the weekend of the third Sunday of July. Between 1575 and … Continue reading →

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“TIME MACHINE OF A BOOK”

Posted on July 4, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Ms. Allegretto is first and foremost a graphic artist and illustrator, but this literary foray of hers makes one wonder, if she hadn’t taken up the brush, what she might have accomplished with the pen. In Bridge of Sighs and … Continue reading →

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“THIS BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

Posted on May 27, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is a stirring and evocative portrait of Italy under the Fascists and the Nazi occupation. I’ve visited Italy several times and the elegant descriptions made me feel as if I had returned. This book … Continue reading →

SICILIAN TABLE

Posted on May 23, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Since travel to Italy is not an option right now, I dug up this painting to keep the dream alive. This trompe l’oeil still life of a Chianti bottle with olive oil decanter, provolone cheese ball, and plum tomatoes on … Continue reading →

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“DYNAMIC ACHIEVEMENT”

Posted on April 30, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“This book absorbed me fully from the first chapter, and the suspense grew steadily throughout. If you want a riveting glimpse of the confusion, chaos, horror, and poignant humanity of war (in this case, World War II Italy), this book … Continue reading →

FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE

Posted on April 25, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Today is one of Italy’s most celebrated holidays: Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day Celebration). It marks the fall of Mussolini’s Italian Social Republic and the end of the Nazi occupation in Italy in 1945. For a deeper insight into life … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: italia

BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS – 5-STAR REVIEW

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VENICE – BUON COMPLEANNO VENEZIA

“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”

PRIMO GENNAIO JANUARY 1st

“BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI –

“5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY”

“I COULDN’T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!”

MATERA

FESTA DEL REDENTORE – Venezia

“TIME MACHINE OF A BOOK”

“THIS BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

SICILIAN TABLE

“DYNAMIC ACHIEVEMENT”

FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE

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