Bøger af John Mincarelli

...and the boys had better run.Jesse Dellerose never expected to find himself unemployed and out on the street before his dream job even began. Perhaps a group of lovable small-time crooks can teach him how to survive when life deals Jesse a bum hand?When he was offered a position as Associate Innkeeper at the soon-to-open Holiday Lodge in Bottsburg, PA, Jesse Dellerose thought that his career had finally taken off. However. after arriving in town for his first day of work in April of 1966, Jesse got thrown a curve ball that derailed his plans leaving him unemployed and homeless. Stranded in a strange town, Jesse was completely lost until chance introduced him to a charismatic young woman who seemed to have all the answers. Under the wing of Darla DeLucia, Jesse soon found himself sheltered and working with an unconventional cast of characters whose activities were suspect if not downright criminal. Now, as he experienced the world in ways that challenged his scruples and beliefs, Jesse would be forced to make some tough choices that would alter the course of his life-- that is, if he survived that fateful year.Professor and culture enthusiast, John Mincarelli once again turns out an entertaining yarn that is not your typical crime novel. In this wise and witty coming-of-age story, he has created a cast of unforgettable characters who will poke your funny bone before they touch your heart.

When he was offered a position as Assistant Innkeeper at the soon-to- open Holiday Lodge in Bottsburg, PA, Jesse Dellerose thought he had it made. Since a successful career in hotel management was exactly what he had envisioned for his future, Jesse accepted the job without a moment's hesitation. He packed up his Volkswagen Beetle, said goodbye to his life in Johnstown, and headed east. However, upon arriving for work in Bottsburg that April in 1966, Jesse got thrown a curve ball that derailed his plans, leaving him both unemployed and homeless. Stranded in a strange town, he didn't know what he was going to do until chance introduced Jesse to a charismatic young woman who seemed to have all the answers. Under the wing of Darla DeLucia, Jesse soon found himself sheltered and working with an unconventional cast of characters whose activities were suspect, if not downright criminal. Now, as he experienced the world in ways that challenged his scruples and beliefs, Jesse was forced to make hard choices that would alter the course of his life - that is, if he survived that fateful year.About the AuthorJohn Mincarelli received a BA degree in English Literature from Wagner College and an MA in Museum Studies from New York University. During his many years in the fashion industry, he has been a buyer for high fashion stores as well as an executive with Giorgio Armani and a feature editor for Menswear Magazine. He has also served as a Professor of Fashion Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, Marist College, NY, and Polimoda, Florence, Italy. When he is not traveling throughout Europe in pursuit of cultural interests, he resides in the Hudson Valley, where he spends his time reading, writing and drinking with friends.

After all the stories that Irene Landis has heard about Italian men, the last thing she wants on her first visit to Florence in the spring of 1966 is to have anything to do with any of them. Yet after a violent confrontation with a young Italian man on the platform at the Santa Maria Novella station, Irene becomes embroiled in a series of encounters that will rock her relationship with her daughter, threaten her marriage of twenty years, and force her to question long held convictions about life and love.About the AuthorJohn Mincarelli received a BA degree in English Literature from Wagner College and an MA in Museum Studies from New York University. During his many years in the fashion industry, he has been a buyer for Barney's and Lord & Taylor as well as an executive with Giorgio Armani and a feature editor for Menswear Magazine. He has also served as a Professor of Fashion Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, Marist College, NY, and Polimoda, Florence, Italy.When he is not traveling throughout Europe in pursuit of art and music, he resides in the Hudson Valley, where the cultural offerings are as abundant as the apples in its orchards each autumn.