Confession is good for the soul even after the soul has been claimed... The story begins in Italy, 1900. After years of torment and neglect, Victoria and her four small children immigrate to Hell's Kitchen, New York, to escape her alcoholic, abusive husband. On the day they leave, he tragically dies, but she does not learn of his death for several years - a secret that puts many lives on hold. Quickly, they realize America's streets are not paved with gold, and the limits of human faith and stamina are tested time and time again. Poverty, illness, death, kidnapping, and the reign of organized crime are just some of the crosses they bear. Victoria's eldest son, Vincenzo, is the sole surviving member of the family and shares a gut-wrenching account of their lives with his daughter during a visit to Ellis Island on his ninetieth birthday. He explains how the lives of he and his siblings have been secretly intertwined with an infamous Irish mob boss and ends his unsettling disclosure with a monumental request that leaves Clare speechless. Forty Years in a Day is layered with the struggles and successes of each family member and defines the character of an era. Follow the Montanaro family through several decades, and stand in the shoes of a past generation.____________________ and "Told by two with the eye and instinct of keen storytellers who know exactly when to divulge, when to pause and hold onto secrets and twists. Readers will be exhausted and inspired from the journey, and wouldn't have it any other way! and "-The Review and "You will have a hard time putting this book down. It is amazing! This emotional story is told beautifully, with vivid descriptions, and it's full of hope and full of dreamers. Read this book and " -Overstuffed Princess Reviews and "The narrative, setting of the scenes, the tone, characters, dialogue, were all wonderful. All of these drew me into the story from the first page to the last. I was a part of the story! and " -Impressions in Ink Reviews and "I loved the way the authors were able to create such a vivid recount of those times and create a story which is so multi-dimensional with many characters and views. and "-A Life Through Books Reviews and "The writing is so good, the characters jump off the page and feel so real. This is a wonderful, yet intensely emotional story. and " -Must Read Faster Reviews and "Wow, these authors really did an amazing job of bringing the 1900's to life through one family and several generations. and " -My Reading Addiction Reviews and "The imagery and detail really took me back to the time (1900's). [I] really did find myself connected to the characters and everything that happened to them. and " -Texas Book Nook Reviews and "With a surprise twist added to the mix, Forty Years in a Day is an unforgettable book and a testimony to the perseverance of the human spirit. and " -The True Book Addict Reviews and "This book is easy to read in that the writing is beautiful and the story plot interesting. and " -Shut Up and Read Review and "I loved the story. I loved the tone and the way it sounded just like someone telling their family story to their children. It is a lovely book. I especially enjoyed how the Epilogue tied up loose ends and even revealed a few family secrets. and " -A Book Geek Reviews and "A moving family saga with an incredible and entirely unexpected twist, Forty Years in a Day is a pleasantly emotional story. The format may have left me wanting, but the plot is one of those most creative I've ever encountered, debut or otherwise. and " -Flashlight Commentary Reviews and "A good read that shows, once again, that we are all the same, all have our hidden family secrets and all have to go through life dealing with them. and " -Bookpleasures Reviews and "The authors depict the daily existence within the confines of poverty and menial job opportunities quite well. The forty-year time period is depicted with excellent word-imagery, and with sensitivity to the family situations of assimilation and identity. and " -Book Diva Reviews and News and "Forty Years In A Day so brilliantly illuminates the hardships and tribulations of a family coming to America in the 1900's. and " -Laura Terry, author of Intertwined and "The stunning array of characters that parade through the twists and turns of several generations is amazing. and " -Patrick O'Sheen, author of Dreamer