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[Following is a volunteer review of "It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want to Change" by Charles Sacchetti.]
Charles Sacchetti’s It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want to Change, is a delightful collection of stories from his life. The author’s family resides in Pennsylvania, where the majority of his stories take place. Beginning with his passion for all things baseball in 1955, he draws the reader in by touching on his dislike for today’s societal norm of entitlement and how everyone had to earn their trophy when he began playing, even eight year old boys. As the chapters follow the timeline of Sacchetti’s life, the reader hears of times past, as well as humorous tales of growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood.
Sacchetti’s Italian-American family had big personalities, making for some great accounts of holidays, card games, and feel-good stories from a forgotten era. As you read about the respect children gave adults, adults gave their elders, and everyone bestowed upon strangers and neighbors alike, you will find yourself longing for the same in your own community. The relationships Sacchetti forms are genuine and meaningful. From the local barber to a stranger featured in a documentary, he finds a way to make each and every one of his companions feel valued.
The way in which Sacchetti moves each chapter seamlessly along allows the reader to become immersed in the story. A sense of calm envelops you and leaves you wanting to hear more as you learn of his weekly church and breakfast date with his dad, persuading his mom to splurge on the latest sneakers, or having Mrs. Fagan put the new police officer in line. Tales of neighborhood boys collecting foul balls from roof tops, hanging out near the local treat shop, and lining up for their monthly hair-cut may cause flashbacks of your own childhood.
The professionalism with which this book is edited makes for an easy read. There are no errors to be found and the reader can take time to pause and daydream instead of trying to decipher what the author meant to say.
Besides being a nostalgic story, it is wholesome as well. There are no incidents of foul language or unethical scenes found within the pages of this book. Individuals of a certain (older) age may be most interested in this book, although I am certain anyone who enjoys stories of times long gone, or those who yearn for simpler times, will be entertained by this book.
The beautiful writing, editing, and control of events are worthy of the highest accolades. I happily award this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want to Change
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Charles Sacchetti’s It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want to Change, is a delightful collection of stories from his life. The author’s family resides in Pennsylvania, where the majority of his stories take place. Beginning with his passion for all things baseball in 1955, he draws the reader in by touching on his dislike for today’s societal norm of entitlement and how everyone had to earn their trophy when he began playing, even eight year old boys. As the chapters follow the timeline of Sacchetti’s life, the reader hears of times past, as well as humorous tales of growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood.
Sacchetti’s Italian-American family had big personalities, making for some great accounts of holidays, card games, and feel-good stories from a forgotten era. As you read about the respect children gave adults, adults gave their elders, and everyone bestowed upon strangers and neighbors alike, you will find yourself longing for the same in your own community. The relationships Sacchetti forms are genuine and meaningful. From the local barber to a stranger featured in a documentary, he finds a way to make each and every one of his companions feel valued.
The way in which Sacchetti moves each chapter seamlessly along allows the reader to become immersed in the story. A sense of calm envelops you and leaves you wanting to hear more as you learn of his weekly church and breakfast date with his dad, persuading his mom to splurge on the latest sneakers, or having Mrs. Fagan put the new police officer in line. Tales of neighborhood boys collecting foul balls from roof tops, hanging out near the local treat shop, and lining up for their monthly hair-cut may cause flashbacks of your own childhood.
The professionalism with which this book is edited makes for an easy read. There are no errors to be found and the reader can take time to pause and daydream instead of trying to decipher what the author meant to say.
Besides being a nostalgic story, it is wholesome as well. There are no incidents of foul language or unethical scenes found within the pages of this book. Individuals of a certain (older) age may be most interested in this book, although I am certain anyone who enjoys stories of times long gone, or those who yearn for simpler times, will be entertained by this book.
The beautiful writing, editing, and control of events are worthy of the highest accolades. I happily award this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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It's All Good: Times and Events I'd Never Want to Change
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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