Joe Giordano čerpá ze svých rozsáhlých mezinárodních zkušeností, které získal jako výkonný viceprezident společnosti 3M, a přináší tak do svých děl autentickou globální perspektivu. Jeho próza, která se objevila ve více než stovce časopisů, zkoumá témata kulturního dědictví a mezinárodních vztahů. S příběhy zakořeněnými v italsko-americké zkušenosti a zasazenými do rozmanitých světových prostředí Giordano nabízí poutavé vyprávění o identitě a cestě.
Humorous and poignant, Stories and Places I Remember will take you around the world from the streets of Brooklyn to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Meet Anthony in 1950s and 1960s Brooklyn, then journey with a host of other delightful, contemporary characters portrayed in twenty-six tales set in New York, Texas, Brazil, Greece, Ireland, the Middle East, and Italy that will tickle your wanderlust.
This widely used clinical resource and text was among the first to demonstrate the crucial significance of a family's cultural system in therapeutic work. Chapters are designed to enhance the cultural competance of clinicians working with members of over 40 different ethnic groups in the United States, including families of European, Latino, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Native American heritage. Ethnic profiles and case studies are presented not as definitive or stereotypical descriptions, but rather as informative frameworks for equipping practitioners with a sense of the cultural issues they may encounter in practice.
Set against the backdrop of the Italian immigrant experience, this book offers a lively and engaging narrative that captures the struggles and triumphs of its characters. With humor and heart, it explores themes of identity, family, and resilience, providing a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by immigrants in a new land. The storytelling is vibrant and filled with memorable moments, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of immigrant life.