Anthony William Locascio

A Message From Overseas Anthony William Locascio

Draw inspiration from this immigrant woman's journey through a myriad of engaging moments in American history and personal self-discovery. Based on a collection of true stories, "A Message From Overseas" has combined genres to offer up a fresh and detailed memoir that is sure to engage readers of all stripes. Grandmothers everywhere tell the wildest stories. And Eva, the sweet old lady who lives alone down the block, tells some whoppers. From singing to modeling, to dancing, drinking, and politics, you would think she was talking about a lifetime of memories-but most occurred before she turned twenty. It seems impossible that all her stories could be true. But they are-and this biographical account captures each of her memories as accurately and vividly as possible. What began as a passion project to make the author's grandmother smile resulted in over a dozen hours of live interviews and many months of research. The product was a remarkable recreation of Eva's memories from her youth. This historically-rich chronicle of the fascinating life of an Italian immigrant, whose life began 'on the boat' as it approached America, recounts experiences such as passing through Ellis Island, surviving during World War II, becoming one of America's first "cover girls," hobnobbing with Frank Sinatra, and much more. Read inspiring quotes from contemporary influencers as well as the subject of the biography herself as you explore the fantastical life of Eva Ovarsi.