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After over a decade of interviews, research, writing, editing, and reliving my family’s remarkable journey, I’m excited to announce the release of my book, From Cannolaci to the Brickyard.

This story traces my parent’s path from a small village in Calabria, Italy, to the Brickyard neighborhood of Lynn, Massachusetts. It is inspired by the memories and stories told to me by my parents, years of historical and genealogical research, and the imagination needed to bring their journey to life. It has been a labor of love, and I’m happy to be able to share it with all of you.

I’ll be announcing details for a Book Release Party very soon, and I hope my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me along the way will join me in celebrating this special milestone.
You can check out the book now on Amazon.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged me, shared family stories, answered questions, and supported me with your enthusiasm throughout this project. Your encouragement has meant more than you know. ❤️

Reform politician John Falkenstein, in the month he stood to be Mayor of North Tyneside wrote on FB “I remember growing up knowing my father's brother was killed…. His brother had lied about his age in his eagerness to serve his country and was killed aged 15 years”.

I found it so extraordinary, I did some research.

According to the Commonwealth War Records website the only Falkenstein who served with the British armed forces in WW2 and died was not 15 at all.

The name of the person who died was Pilot Officer Albert Cyril John Falkenstein (Service Number 195472) from Broomhall, Fife, Scotland and he was 22 years old at the time of his sad death in March 29, 1945.

Is there more research I can do before I reach a conclusion?