Wrestling with the Devil by Tonya Russo Hamilton

As his story unfolds, it would be the sport of wrestling that ignites a passion and guides him to the realization of his true potential, giving meaning to the struggle he and his family would endure in their journey from Southern Italy to the United States to create a better way of life. He finds by chance that he has a natural instinct and ability in the sport of wrestling. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wrestling with the Devil Hardcover Antonio, Hamilton, Tonya Russo at the best online prices at. These obstacles would become the demons with which Antonio finds himself doing constant battle, but as fate would have it, he one day comes to realize that he is good at something. This young Italian boy finds himself hit hard with a large dose of reality, obstacles at every turn. As he steps foot onto New York soil with not a word of English, his pockets stuffed with salami and provolone cheese and wearing a pair of shoes for the occasion, Antonio recalls the promise from his mother that in America he would find family members to take care of him and the trees blossoming with gold. As his story unfolds, it would be the sport of wrestling that ignites a passion and guides him to the realization of his true potential, giving meaning to the struggle he and his family would endure in their journey from Southern Italy to the United States to create a better way of life.Plucked from his beloved Italian country-side, severed from his family, and placed on an ocean liner in the bay of Naples, Antonio Russo, just ten years old, embarks on the journey of his life. Read Wrestling With the Devil A Story of Sacrifice, Survival and Triumph from the Hills of Naples to the Hall of. He finds by chance that he has a natural instinct and ability in the sport of wrestling. He is separated from his family at the age of ten and placed alone on an ocean liner in the Bay of Naples- sacrificed for his parent's dream of a better life.

These obstacles would become the demons with which Antonio finds himself doing constant battle, but as fate would have it, he one day comes to realize that he is good at something. Wrestling with the Devil follows a Southern Italian boy, Antonio Russo, on a journey across nations and into the far reaches of his soul.

Plucked from his beloved Italian country-side, severed from his family, and placed on an ocean liner in the bay of Naples, Antonio Russo, just ten years old, embarks on the journey of his life. Wrestling with the Devil by Hamilton, Tonya Russo Russo, Antonio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Wrestling with the Devil by Tonya Russo Hamilton