Buongiorno, Boston
Author Stephen Puleo breaks new ground and dispels old myths about Italians who settled here
There have been many books about the American Irish, but until now the Italians who made Boston their home and changed the city have received far less attention. Stephen Puleo's new book, "The Boston Italians," paints a much subtler and more complicated picture than is found in the mob-obsessed stereotypes of popular culture and advertising. (Full article: 1195 words)
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