Helpful Score: 2
Written by Leo Buscaglia, in his usual, inspirational, upbeat style. A great tribute to his father and good fathers, everywhere!
Anna P. (AnnaLovesAnimals) reviewed Papa, My Father: A Celebration of Dads on + 111 more book reviews
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Popular TV personality and lecturer Buscaglia is certain to attract readers to his latest, a memoir infused with the genuine sentiment of his previous bestsellers ( Personhood , Loving Each Other , etc.) and rich in stories of an enviable family. The author recalls growing up with Papa, Rocco Bartolomeo, an Italian immigrant, and his wife Rosina in Los Angeles. The book is a paean to Papa, "the near saint," who was uneducated but a great teacher to his children on vital matters, especially on how to love. Buscaglia learned also lessons on ecology from Papa the gardener, wine-making, combatting bigotry, appreciating democracy and, not least, how to have fun. The father who died at age 88 lives for the reader in his son's reminiscences of a rare human being. Illustrations not seen by PW. First serial to Redbook; BOMC alternate.
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This book is a celebration of fatherhood. It is a tribute from author
Leo Buscaglia to his immigrant father. It explores all that he taught his son and recounts the father's life and death.
Leo Buscaglia to his immigrant father. It explores all that he taught his son and recounts the father's life and death.
Helpful Score: 1
A nostalgic and happy look at fatherhood, the italian way.
