Powdered Peas and Other Blessings - Life in an Orphanage in Naples, Italy (Paperback)


Casa Materna was founded in Naples, Italy, in 1905 by Pastor Riccardo Santi. Since then thousands of children from Naples and other economically-depressed towns and villages of southern Italy have lived and been educated there. They have been given the opportunity to leave behind lives of poverty and to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. This book is a collection of the personal stories of 21 former residents who describe what it was like growing up in this home and the impact it has had on their lives. All speak of Casa Materna and the Santi family with gratitude and affection.

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Casa Materna was founded in Naples, Italy, in 1905 by Pastor Riccardo Santi. Since then thousands of children from Naples and other economically-depressed towns and villages of southern Italy have lived and been educated there. They have been given the opportunity to leave behind lives of poverty and to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. This book is a collection of the personal stories of 21 former residents who describe what it was like growing up in this home and the impact it has had on their lives. All speak of Casa Materna and the Santi family with gratitude and affection.

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Imprint

Xlibris Corp,Us

Country of origin

United States

Release date

March 2003

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Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

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Dimensions

218 x 143 x 10mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

138

ISBN-13

978-1-4010-8685-5

Barcode

9781401086855

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LSN

1-4010-8685-3



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