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Tony's Wife
Tony's Wife | Adriana Trigiani
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Set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s and World War II, this spellbinding saga from beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani tells the story of two talented working class kids who marry and become a successful singing act, until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams. Shortly before World War II, Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet one summer on the Jersey shore and fall in love. Both are talented and ambitious, and both share the dream of becoming singers for the legendary orchestras of the time: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. Theyre soon married, and it isnt long before Chiara and Tony find that their careers are on the way up as they navigate the glamorous worlds of night clubs, radio, and television. All goes well until it becomes clear that they must make a choice: Which of them will put their ambitions aside to raise a family and which will pursue a career? And how will they cope with the impact that decision has on their lives and their marriage? From the Jersey shore to Las Vegas to Hollywood, and all the dance halls in between, this multi-layered story is vivid with historical color and steeped in the popular music that serves as its score. Tonys Wife is a magnificent epic of life in a traditional Italian family undergoing seismic change in a fast paced, modern world. Filled with vivid, funny, and unforgettable characters, this richly human story showcases Adriana Trigianis gifts as a storyteller and her deep understanding of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream.
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Hornsby78
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I listened to this one on audio book and I have to say I was very impressed with the performance. The story was good, Tony got on my last nerve, and the codependent behavior of Chichi made me want to scream sometimes but it was a solid portrayal of the way things were done in prior generations. Four out of five stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Freddie4473
Tony's Wife | Adriana Trigiani
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Just started reading this and ended up making a big bowl of Fettuccine 😋

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Crazeedi
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I have so many books to pick from, it's driving me crazy right now, I have Russka, An American Marriage, A Ladder to the Sky, The Only Woman in the Room(expires in 6 days) and the tagged one. I want to read them all NOW! What to do, what to do.... the tagged I had asked library to reserve, and The Only Woman is overdrive. The rest are mine but still they are really calling me...anyone else go through this???

Crazeedi And 4 more on Overdrive waiting that I hate to lose!!!! 6y
mreads Happens to me all the time 😀 6y
Freespirit Constantly...then I decide and then I change my mind...😁 6y
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Aims42 My vote is for this book because it‘s on my TBR list lol 🤣 I love Adriana‘s books!! 6y
catebutler I hear you! I love but also feel so anxious having so many book options. The joys of being a bookworm! 📚🐛 6y
Crazeedi @mreads @Freespirit @catebutler it's a great dilemma to have! I'm going to hurry up and read benedicts book, then this one. Oh the joy of too many books! 6y
Crazeedi @Aims42 I have read all of hers from this one on 6y
Lynnsoprano All.the.time😄 I say I‘m going to read something, and then something else calls to me. I think I have book-related ADD. 6y
Crazeedi @Lynnsoprano that's exactly it. Book related ADD, perfect. Bow I know my disease!😁 6y
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Hornsby78
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Listening to this one on audio book and liking it!

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CocoReads
Tony's Wife | Adriana Trigiani
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Of course, just because I was there to get holds, I also had these beauties jump into my arms as well. And, I‘m guessing my other 3 holds will be in tomorrow. #lovemylibrary

LeslieO That happens to me all the time, unfortunately usually at bookstores! 6y
CoverToCoverGirl I see you‘re #saveahorse mission continues! 🤣😊 6y
CoverToCoverGirl Force of Nature is good but I liked The Dry more. 6y
CocoReads @CoverToCoverGirl there‘s just so many horses to save! 🤣🤣🤣 6y
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Brenda
Tony's Wife | Adriana Trigiani
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Sipping Bailey‘s Salted Caramel while listening to Tony‘s Wife. 🎧🎄

britt_brooke Sounds yummy! #cheers 6y
Brenda @britt_brooke It is super yummy! 😋 6y
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a.bookish.byrd
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L‘amore vince sempre (Love conquers all) and Family is forever! ❤️
Sometimes, when I read an Adriana Trigiani book, I long to be Italian.