You are the first person outside of pre-readers, etc. to have read the book through to the end¡ªand liked the humor. I¡¯m so happy to hear your comments. How did you get the word? I asked Sally for your email. If you think Rita would like a copy, I would send her one gratis. It¡¯s a Ruggieri legacy from me - sounds presumptuous, but I feel even if they don¡¯t like the book, the Ruggieri name is on it.
It is fiction, but I guess I didn¡¯t disguise Kennett very well. I still brag about growing up there, the Kennett Consolidated School and the education I got there, etc. And, the people. Amy and I visited about three years ago, and she couldn¡¯t get over how nice everyone was - even the young priest. No scary Father Craine.
How¡¯s your family? Everyone healthy and happy?
At this very second, all¡¯s well with my daughters and their families. We need Lonie to have another reunion (whom I miss a lot), but I hope I get to see you on one my infrequent trips to Kennett.
Thrilled you wrote. Love, Elaine
On Jul 23, 2021, at 6:30 PM, Linda Ruggieri Johnson via <ljohnson1137@...> wrote:
Just to let you know that I've read your book and enjoyed it very much.? A couple of the "characters" were so recognizable that I laughed out loud a couple of times.? And, of course, your description of Penn Square was spot on.? ?Congratulations and I look forward to the sequel when Francie makes that trip to Rome!
