The Hester Street Kids, by Armando Minutoli
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"The feisty daughter of a Little Italy pharmacist learns of her father's secret prominence in the New York Mob. Her discovery unravels lies and treachery that stir her very existence and risk her search for love." Author Armando Minutoli's first work of fiction provides a backstory of the power of Sicilian Mob in 1950's New York: The Hester Street Kids (460 pp., tpb, $26.95 hard cover, $17.95 Softcover along with a $8.99 US for an EBook), a saga, one that talks to the plight of Italian American immigrants striving for a living in the new world under the thumbs of the mafia. Armando is the author of a non-fiction book about the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a small Bosnian village, titled: "Medjugorje, A Pilgrims Journey." with the forward by and collaboration with Author John Westermann, "Exit Wounds." The Second Edition was released in 2010. Also, the book is in the process of its Spanish language translation due for completion in late 2014. The Hester Street Kid's although written with an underlying message of moral choices, evokes a range of emotions through first hand encounters of Mobster gang life in the 50s, lust for territory and control, serial plotting and murder, the family code and secrets, sinful lust and love. Its richly portrayed environment and settings reveals a historic glimpse into the postwar time of the economic growth of the 50's. The author gives realistic encounters modeled after his own personal experiences as a youth growing up in New York in the intense 1950's economic upsurge.
The Hester Street Kids, by Armando Minutoli- Amazon Sales Rank: #1912425 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-30
- Released on: 2015-10-30
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Review The Hester Street Kidsby Armando Minutoli Fiction - Thriller - General 452 Pages Reviewed on 01/26/2016 Book Review Reviewed by Anna Smith for Readers' Favorite The Hester Street Kids by Armando Minutoli is a thrilling mystery and family saga set in the 1950s. Katherine is the daughter of a Little Italy pharmacist. She's a first generation, college-educated woman and something of a rarity in her Italian-American community. But when she learns of the criminal alliances between members of her family and close personal friends, she is shocked. Could some of the people she is closest to be actual cold-blooded killers? The more Katherine questions what is going on in her neighborhood, the more she wishes she didn't know what is going on. When it comes time to reveal these secrets to her new love, Katherine worries she could lose him forever. All she wants to do is protect those she loves and give herself a chance at true happiness. The Hester Street Kids is a beautifully written historical fiction piece that very nicely depicts life in the 1950s. I loved every description about this time period. It felt so authentic and real and I really enjoyed being dropped into that era! I learned what it was like for a woman in that era, as well as an immigrant, both of which were educational for me. Armando Minutoli also does a nice job of showing Italian mobsters without stereotyping the characters. This was an important part of the story, but it isn't a mob story or a story about Italians in the mob. It is a story about good versus evil, and right and wrong choices.
From the Inside Flap Katherine Burdino, The feisty daughter of a Little Italy pharmacist learns of ominous family secrets ... As a first generation college-educated woman of Italian descent, Katherine was considered a rarity by those of her time. Society at large and her own Italian-American community held her up with great esteem, but Katherine's idyllic and fruitful life was on the brink of cascading beneath her ... Shattered by her discovery of the lies and treachery that stir her very existence, she finds herself under threat from the New York Mob, not only risking her life but her chance for true love ... She learns of criminal alliances with close family friends, some of whom are cold-blooded killers. Her questions lead her into the dark side of life with the unfolding of secrets, in a story that cuts to the core of the struggle of good versus evil. With her new knowledge, Katherine's mission is to protect those she loves, account to society, and more importantly reveal to the love of her life, Kevin, this deep and most shameful secret, fully knowing that she could lose him and her chance for real happiness. Set in New York's Little Italy in the 1950s, this character-driven drama is mysterious and sensual. It weaves lies with love, treachery with truth, and explores the ultimate meaning of moral fortitude, honesty, passion, and loyalty. This work does not glorify the mob like so many others have done. It is a saga that talks to the plight of Italian American immigrants striving for a living in the new world under the thumbs of the mafia. The story incorporates contemporary pleasures: a love story, spice, family secrets, and crime investigation. But its underlying message is one of moral choices. It also gives a historic glimpse of the 50s. Readers will find themselves on a nostalgic journey back to the postwar time of economic growth. Jacket design by: Consuelo & Armando Minutoli
About the Author His first writing project was a non-fiction book about the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the small village of Medjugorje in then Yugoslavia, now Bosnia-Herzegovina. Titled: "Medjugorje, A Pilgrim's Journey." Originally published in 1991; with the forward and collaboration by Author, John Westermann (Exit Wounds). Because of popular demand it was re-released (Second Edition) in 2010. Also, the book is in the process of its Spanish language translation due for completion mid-2015. He is presently in the completion stage of novel "SCHISM" A fantasy about an unheard of problem in Heaven. He has also written the screenplay adaptions for both "SCHISM" and "THE HESTER STREET KIDS." In the past he has written articles for the National Catholic Register and articles about Marian apparitions for local Long Island, NY publications. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science Social Welfare with a minor in psychology and a Master's of Science in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University School of Social Service with emphasis on psycho-dynamic psychotherapy.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kitty Muse Book Reviews By Kitty Little Italy, New York, in the early 20th century, was not a place anyone would choose to live. Immigrants to the States from their homeland came by the droves, expecting a better life. Instead what they got was hell. Racism kept them from bettering themselves, therefore poverty was pervasive throughout the tenements and streets.Helpless and frustrated, they took out their emotions on each other and on their children. The kids, in turn, found each other and became the family that they lacked. And what happened for one of them happened for all.It's easy to see how the group of friends who called themselves the Hester Street Kids found solace in each other, and eventually how they found acceptance into an entity bigger than themselves--the Italian Mafia.But this book is more, much more, than just the story of these young people. It also tells the tale of what happens to their offspring.Katie, the daughter of a Mafia boss, grows up in a much more loving, stable home than her parents did. She has also been oblivious to the way her father really makes his money. He masquerades as a pharmacist, but what he does in reality is horrendous. Because she is shielded and sheltered from his reality, she never asks the deeper questions. However, a couple of things happen to rock her world and make her see it in a new light.A confession by a relative that reveals all, and the entrance into her life by a man (Kevin) from a world vastly different from hers, causes the scales to fall from her eyes. What she learns, and what she experiences with Kevin, changes her life forever.This is an astounding work. The story line grabs one's attention immediately, and does not let go until far beyond the last page. Mr. Minutoli has done a splendid job of bringing life to each of his characters. He also has a talent for bringing balance to the story line, which is not easy to do with so many characters and vignettes.I'm totally floored by how pervasive the Mob can be--for surely the author had done his homework and knows of what he writes. There is no reason to doubt that, although this book is fiction, the dealings of early 20th-century crime bosses depicted in these pages reflect a cruel reality.There is no final, settled ending to this book, although many of the characters gain a happiness unknown before in their lives. And why? Because crime is always out there--waiting.Waiting to take in yet another gullible, love-starved individual and comfort him or her with material delights. And there's always someone out there.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for all Italians By Amazon Customer This is the first book I've read by the author, Armondo Minutoli, but it definitely won't be the last. This historical fiction had such a connection to my cultural heritage that it kept me intrigued from the very beginning. Coming from a 2nd generation of Italian immigrants, the description of foods, the broken Italian/English language used by the characters and the deep belief in the Catholic Church brought me back to the days of growing up 4 houses down the street from my grandparents. All Italians in the Buffalo area lived in the same section of town so we all knew each other which is similar to the streets of New York City in the Hester Street Kids.The foods described in the story were part of our Sunday meals at Grandma's house and the basis of our weekly get togethers with everyone in the family always present. Those meals so authentically described by the author still cannot be reproduced by any of the 23 grandchildren who enjoyed the breads, sauces, and dishes prepared with love and so few ingredients by our grandparents. The only difference between the Italians in the story and our weekly family gatherings was the home made wine shared by all-no matter what the age.Our family didn't personally experience the infiltration of the "Mafia" but we did have a strong loyal family bond similar to the description of the Hester Street families. We also all remain close to this day.The weaving of religion throughout the story is what really hit home when it described how Catholic beliefs permeated all parts of the characters' lives. That deep commitment to the power of the church, it's teaching and sanctity of priests, nuns was so strong with our grandparents but in reading this book has made me realize that it's lost its strength in the families today.Outside of the personal connections for me, I found this book to be well written with an easy flow to all of the characters and events. Armando's writing style is the basis for my recommendation to read his other publications.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Loving Family or Mob - You Choose! By Linda Baumann Author Armando Minutoli has written a book that cannot be put down until it is read in its entirety. Born to poor Italian immigrants, in the 1920s, 5 chldren; Concetta, Birdie, Peppino, Anthony and Tommaso formed a pact to stay together and protect each other. Their meeting place was a table handmade by Birdie as a school project. The kids shared their joys and sorrows and formed plans to seek revenge for wrongs done to each of them. When Concetta is abused by her drunken father, Birdie steps in as the group leader and says to leave the problem to him. The children grow up to become involved in street crime. Because of their daring escapades and not getting caught, the mob watched Birdie with a careful eye as they liked his low-key personality.Skip to the 1950s. The Hester Street Kids are grown up and married but still remain friends who would do anything for each other. Birdie, upon returning from the service is placed in a pharmacy by the mob as a front. Illegal dealings and back-room surgeries are carried on in the back rooms of the pharmacy. Birdie has a family at home who has no idea of his real status as a mob figure and an adoring daughter, Katherine, who thinks he hung the moon. When she learns of her fathers crimes she is heartbroken and determined to delve deeper into his background. She meets Kevin, falls in love and they make plans to marry. Her whole world threatens to crumble as she finds out the friends and loved ones she has held in the highest esteem are also members of the mob.What will Katherine do with the information she has gleaned? Will she and Kevin have a future? Will the mob continue to overtake New York City?You'll have to read this fascinating book to find out. It's not only well-written, but suspenseful, historical, and a story of innocence shattered. I guarantee you'll love it!
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