More, more, more... please! I'm right there with you on the ship as you depart from everything you've ever known, and I have to know what comes next! Seriously, this is a beautiful chapter, rich with well-paced descriptions that tug at the heart and pull the reader into the midst of a personal historic event. Can it get any better than that? Pleeeze don't stop writing until this book can tell its entire story; it's something special that deserves to be accessible to the public.
Tino, how wonderful that you were old enough to remember. It puts into context how I must have felt leaving as well but I was only 6 years old when we left. I remember embarking on a big ship in Naples. But I do remember your arrival in Montreal and meeting my new cousins. You have a great story telling talent. Looking forward to the next chapters.
I am so happy you have decided to share your story also Tino. So much emotion when leaving where you were born, family and your country. And reading about all who came to farewell passengers being allowed on the ship before it sailed reminded me of when my parents did a world cruise and we all spent time aboard before we were asked to leave, waving goodbye on land whilst they're hanging over the rails of the ship. Nothing like that can happen today. I think it is important to leave stories for future generations, the reason I started was due to my sister having recordings of conversations with our mother on tape which I asked if she could put on a CD, but she decided to do tape to tape without checking and wiped all four tapes.
There's such a connection here. I recall being in grade school and watching close friends leave for other large cities. We would know that the chances of connecting again were slim to none. The kind of emotions that none of us forget .."loss of a friend"
Tino, Thank God you reminded me of this story! I had "liked" it and made a mental note to finish reading after being interrupted, but it has been a busy few weeks and I forgot! It is compelling and so evocative of time, place, emotion -- and so vividly descriptive of your family! Had you not posted photos, I could still see them. What a journey...I cannot wait to read the next chapter. You're a born storyteller!
Uncle T, thank you for sharing your beautiful and personal stories. They mean a lot to me .
I love our family stories and this is a beautiful gift.
Claudia
Thank you Claudia, always a pleasure to share. Thanks for reading ❤️
Formidable idée, à suivre avec intérêt, merci Tino, vous avez les mots et l’émotion pour raconter.
Merci Lise
More, more, more... please! I'm right there with you on the ship as you depart from everything you've ever known, and I have to know what comes next! Seriously, this is a beautiful chapter, rich with well-paced descriptions that tug at the heart and pull the reader into the midst of a personal historic event. Can it get any better than that? Pleeeze don't stop writing until this book can tell its entire story; it's something special that deserves to be accessible to the public.
Thank you Cindy, you truly encourage me to keep on writing. Love your comments.
Tu as beaucoup de talent pour raconter. Je t’ai lu avec beaucoup d’intérêt. Ça augure bien pour la suite!
Merci Mark, j’apprécie beaucoup tes commentaires.
Tino, how wonderful that you were old enough to remember. It puts into context how I must have felt leaving as well but I was only 6 years old when we left. I remember embarking on a big ship in Naples. But I do remember your arrival in Montreal and meeting my new cousins. You have a great story telling talent. Looking forward to the next chapters.
And you and your family were on the other end to welcome us. It’s in one of the chapters.
I am so happy you have decided to share your story also Tino. So much emotion when leaving where you were born, family and your country. And reading about all who came to farewell passengers being allowed on the ship before it sailed reminded me of when my parents did a world cruise and we all spent time aboard before we were asked to leave, waving goodbye on land whilst they're hanging over the rails of the ship. Nothing like that can happen today. I think it is important to leave stories for future generations, the reason I started was due to my sister having recordings of conversations with our mother on tape which I asked if she could put on a CD, but she decided to do tape to tape without checking and wiped all four tapes.
Very true Sally, thanks for your interest, as always.
Tino, Tu me donnes le goût de lire la suite. On ressent tes émotions.
Ça va être un bel héritage à tes enfants et tes petits enfants .
Merci François, c’est noté, tu auras une copie dédicacée
Très beau texte, quel magnifique cadeau pour ta descendance!
There's such a connection here. I recall being in grade school and watching close friends leave for other large cities. We would know that the chances of connecting again were slim to none. The kind of emotions that none of us forget .."loss of a friend"
Tino, Thank God you reminded me of this story! I had "liked" it and made a mental note to finish reading after being interrupted, but it has been a busy few weeks and I forgot! It is compelling and so evocative of time, place, emotion -- and so vividly descriptive of your family! Had you not posted photos, I could still see them. What a journey...I cannot wait to read the next chapter. You're a born storyteller!