Download or read book Passage to Liberty written by A. Kenneth Ciongoli and published by . This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian influence can be seen everywhere -- in its buildings and its books, in its culture and its cuisine. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of how Italians became Americans and fulfilled their dreams. Woven into the history of Italian immigration to the New World is the true story of Antonio, grandfather of one of the authors, and of his family's assimilation and acceptance in America. Both a work of history and a moving narrative, this book brings to life the experiences of a people whose talents and self-sacrifice helped them to make this country their own. Includes realistic replicas of items that can be taken out and handled, such as a passport and birth certificate, mass cards, and an Italian-American mutual society membership booklet. Beautifully designed!