You are cordially invited to attend a lecture and book signing for author J.R. Sharp's debut book, "Feeding The Enemy" at the Italian American Museum on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30pm. "Feeding the Enemy" recounts the true story of an Italian family and the hardships they faced during World War II. The book is an account of one family's determination to survive in the face of evil.

It is a story of perseverance, ingenuity and love. The book captures the spirit of survivability against all odds and provides the reader with an appreciation of what Europeans went through during the war to end all wars.

About the Book:

The Zucchet family is faced with the destruction of their farm and the annihilation of all their family members by the Germans and Pro-Fascist supporters during War World II. The family patriarch and WWI veteran, Pietro, uses elaborate hiding places to store food and valuables, and diversion techniques to distract the enemy during their many visits to the farm. He does whatever it takes to prevent the same fate as so many families in the war torn area.

Pietro's daughter, Catherina, makes a remarkable journey from young woman to wife and then mother of two while avoiding the same enemy. Woven into the tapestry of this novel is the story of her love and life within the terror of war with a soldier named Gino. The story follows his constant battles while serving in the Italian Royal Army and how he became a resistant freedom fighter battling his way back to her and their love.

About the Author:

J.R. Sharp perfected his writing skills during his nearly 32 years of naval service by updating complex correspondence, writing and contributing to countless naval manuals and instructions. He is a retired Mustang Naval Officer (Commander) who served and lived in Europe, Middle East, South America, and Caribbean. Sharp holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University and an Engineering Degree from Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida. Feeding the Enemy is his debut book and he is currently working on his next book.

Thursday, November 10th, 6:30 P.M.

Italian American Museum

155 Mulberry Street
(Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets)
New York, NY 10013

Suggested donation of $10 per person

RSVP Code: FE1110

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Italian American Museum at 212.965.9000

Email: [email protected]

or fax 347.810.1028

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