I am introducing you to the Buonofortes: A family similar to my mother’s family and the millions of other families who immigrated to this great country at the beginning of the last century. The Italian immigrants took their place among the other immigrants who came before them and who were already acclimated and settled in their new country. Similar to all the new immigrants, regardless of nationality, they all shared the same passion: to make a better life for themselves, their children, and generations to come. This is a fictional/non-fictional account of the Buonforte family. A family that came from Sicily, Italy in the early 1900’s to make a better life for the children and finally settle on East Clifton Avenue, New Jersey. Non-fictional events are inter-weaved with fictional events and people.
The Buonoforte family lived in Clifton, New Jersey, a town similar to thousands of small towns in the northeastern part of the United States. Within the story of the Buonoforte family, the sacrifices, potential rewards, and heartbreak of unconditional love are the main message: Rethink behaviors as to not repeat the same mistakes that eventually destroy families. A message that I hope millions of other families may be able to relate to, understand, and be moved by. You will see within the Buonoforte family that there are those who are emotional and affectionate, and those who may be emotional and not affectionate. Although brothers and sisters may share the same genetics, it is a puzzle why if brought up by the same parents they can be so different. It creates much confusion and potential hurt. Perhaps if that is understood, we can let go of old vendettas and hurt feelings, reconnect, and grow.
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Dr. Frank Plateroti earned his Doctorate Degree in Education Research and a Master’s Degree in Communication. For the past twenty years Dr. Plateroti has taught in the communication department at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Some of the courses he taught were television production, media studies, and his specialty; intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. Prior to his teaching he worked in public relations and was a television producer, writer, and director with his own international production company. Today, Dr. Plateroti is concentrating on his writing with the publishing of the trilogy, East Clifton Avenue. He is currently working on the completion of the third book of the trilogy. Dr. Plateroti is also active in award winning home renovations, maintaining his real estate and financial investments, and a recording vocalist. Speak No Evil is the culmination of twenty years of teaching the communications course that he developed, which he describes as “the most rewarding period of my career.”
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