Gene Ventriglia's New Book 'Passion for the Beautiful Game: Soccer' is a Stunning Account of an Immigrant Who Was Driven by His Desire to Succeed in a Foreign Country
MILTON, N.Y., July 19, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books author Gene Ventriglia, a devoted high school teacher, a recognized soccer player who got inducted to the West Point Athletics Hall of Fame, has completed his most recent book "Passion for the Beautiful Game: Soccer": a lovely tale crafted for the determined dreamers. Sixty-two years ago, Gene was one of the hopeful Italian teenagers who dreamed of finding success in America. Six decades later, he looks back on his journey with pride and a strong sense of achievement. He unfolds those stories in this narrative.
Ventriglia shares of his own life, "Gene Ventriglia was a very poor fourteen-year-old immigrant when he arrived in New York harbor in early July 1958. Coming from the tiny village of Alife (Italy), he had grown up in a farm village of about three hundred inhabitants. The village, as well as his parents' house, had been leveled by bombs in the final days of World War II. In 1958, the memories were still very much alive as postwar reconstruction was far from completion. These were the surroundings where Gene Ventriglia grew up.
"Gene had only known his small village and was unaware that common items, such as telephones and TV sets, even existed. One can only imagine his reaction upon seeing the New York skyscrapers and the size and number of cars when he first walked on the New York streets.
"He had no idea how his life would change in the very near future. How would he react? He wondered if he would make friends. After all, how would he communicate? He did not know a word of English.
"Gene soon realized that getting a good education was the key to success. However, he also realized that it would take great efforts and motivation on his part. Was he willing to put in the necessary effort? He needed to learn a new language in a community where he only heard Italian.
"His search to find that American Dream lasted more than sixty years. During this time, Gene was faced with one challenge after another in his search for that dream. In each case, Gene used his passion for the game of soccer to fuel his inner motivation and determination not to give up every time he arrived at a dead end.
"Gene's path to finding that dream was full of surprises. In all cases, he was very determined and he demonstrated outstanding motivation to achieve his goal."
Published by Fulton Books, Gene Ventriglia's book is a heartfelt piece filled with stories of hope, determination, and resilience. The author aims to inspire everyone to not give up on their dreams. He believes that hard work will eventually pay off in the end.
Recommended for the dreamers and soccer enthusiasts.
Readers who wish to experience this endearing work can purchase "Passion for the Beautiful Game: Soccer" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes & Noble.
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Source: Fulton Books
