When the World Was Young : A Novel

When the World Was Young
Author(s): Tony Romano

In Chicago, in the summer of 1957, Italian immigrants Angela Rosa and Agostino Peccatori are caught between worlds, as they cling to old-country ways in an era of upending change. Angela Rosa must cope with the building tension—exacerbated by Agostino's wandering eye—of raising five U.S.-born children who are struggling to define themselves within a family rooted in old-world tradition. But the events of a single tragic evening are about to bring all of their lives to a sudden, irreversible standstill—as a once resilient family begins to unravel under a crushing burden of guilt. A poignant testament to the power of sacrifice, loyalty, and unconditional love, When the World Was Young is a stunning tale of one family's will to survive.

Review(s):
“Romano’s first novel is a vivid and eloquent map…a most accomplished first novel, rich in characterization, setting, and psychological acuity”
“Tony Romano can indeed write … When the World Was Young … is a multilayered, often dark and edgy saga.”
The complexities and mysteries of familial bonds are brought into sharp, agonizing focus
“A low-key, compelling look at family love and betrayal set against an old-style immigrant drama”



ISBN:  9780060857936