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Fifteen
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Fifteen is set in the Bronx in 1967, in a time of conflicting emotions—light-hearted expressions of freedom, and angry displays of turbulence. The revolution of the 60’s is not only an exterior uprising in the world, but an upheaval at home in this traditional second-generation Italian-American household.
The story is told in two viewpoints of a mother and her daughter. Maria is a young mother married to Luigi who is fifteen years older and set in his ways. Angelina, a typical teen of the turbulent era, falls for a sexy Italian man who mistakes Maria and Angelina for sisters. Unbeknownst to Angelina, he has a crush on her mother.
Angelina seeks ‘free love’ like her friends, but, what does she do when she gets pregnant? And, is it free love or date rape with her? Is Maria justified in her passionate desire for a younger man? Will she sprout her wings exiting her stale marriage—forever wearing a label of “sinner” for her infidelity? Why can’t Nonna (Grandma) play poker with all those terrifying mafia guys? Is quirky Tia, who has what appears to be a perfect liberated life, truly happy? Will Luigi ever ‘cool out’ and discover his true self? Why can’t he realize he has everything he ever wanted right under his nose? And, Pasquale—is finding the perfect wife the answer to his dreams, or should he find himself first?
The characters in Fifteen struggle with their own various issues—all in ‘different ages’ of turmoil. But, it’s when Pasquale, the sultry Italian stallion enters the picture, that sparks fly and nothing in the Campisi family is ever the same again.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherCarolyn Doyle
Release dateJun 7, 2014
ISBN9780991530519
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    Tho the story takes place in the Bronx it COULD be any Italian enclave...for me it was the North End in Boston! Late 60's, traditions, and above all- a hierarchy of family....extended family! Learn your place and stay there....no straying....altho rules are made to be broken it seems- from the grandmother to mom Maria to teenager Angelina. Altho in time the necessary changes do come about.... The Campisi family bond is strong and evident.... Doyle has created believeable characters who obviously care no matter what turmoil bubbles up!You'll finish the book with a page-turning whewwww!

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