To Give to the Light

This biographical novella is about family life, surviving world wars, immigrating and adapting to a new culture. The story revolves around a man from the Molise region
in central Italy. Readers will envision the majestic natural beauty of his home village and learn of its rich history. Readers will also sense the harsh reality of life that
forced him to emigrate.

It's a hard road adapting to the new culture. How does
the mafia and the Great Depressions change his life?
Many others have sacrificed as he did, cared for their families and had compassion for others. This book will encourage everyone who has grey-haired relatives to
get to know their stories, especially if they are
immigrants. Their histories nourish our roots so
healthy branches continue to grow.

5"x8" paperback, 159 pages, 19 illustrations, $18.95

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“Michael DiMarco has been a vital force in international journalism for decades, but To Give To The Light elevates him in importance and gives us all a family saga confronting one of the often misunderstood yet shouted about issues in today’s American politics: immigration. It doesn’t matter where or when your family came to America, this is a universal tale about us — and you.”

> James Grady, author

Three Days of the Condor

and author of 2025’s

critically anticipated novel

American Sky.

Praise & Reviews

“The novel shows the reader the beauty and value of discovering intimate details in his or her own ancestors’ stories. The tale has worldwide applicability. This aspect enables the novella to universalize the immigrant experience, ensuring that it will be of interest to anyone who

has an ancestor with a journey, whether that journey began in Italy or somewhere else.”

> Raymond LaVerghetta, Ph.D.

Past President,

Abruzzo & Molise

Heritage Society,

Washington, DC

“To Give to the Light is a great testament to what can be accomplished with applying imagination to family history.

Well researched and clearly presented, the novella captures the experience of 20th century Italian immigration to the

United States in a way that

will resonate in us all.””

> Fred L. Gardaphé, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies

Queens College, CUNY

and the John D. Calandra

Italian American Institute