The Loss of My Ethnicity - Lichtenwalner, James F
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The Loss of My Ethnicity chronicles the struggles encountered by the D'Onofrio family, Alfonso and Maria Vincenza and their decendants. The story starts in the rural Abruzzo region of Italy in the late 19th Century to modern day life in America. It also provides a look at the part of the family that stayed behind and how they evolved. The overiding story shows the gradual erosion of the family's ethnic culture, the realization of the loss and the desire by decendants to ressurect the heritage that is now all but lost. The book provides some background on why Alfonso and Maria left their first…mehr

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The Loss of My Ethnicity chronicles the struggles encountered by the D'Onofrio family, Alfonso and Maria Vincenza and their decendants. The story starts in the rural Abruzzo region of Italy in the late 19th Century to modern day life in America. It also provides a look at the part of the family that stayed behind and how they evolved. The overiding story shows the gradual erosion of the family's ethnic culture, the realization of the loss and the desire by decendants to ressurect the heritage that is now all but lost. The book provides some background on why Alfonso and Maria left their first born as well as the rest of their extended family in Italy and ventured into the unknown that was America. It goes on to describe the struggles to establish a new family in a new world evolving from an Italin family in rural Italy to an Italian family in an Italian ghetto in America to first generation Americans trying to shed their ethnic stigma eventually realizing that their heritage was more important than they initially thought and finally evolves into an attempt to ressurect and preserve the family's ethnic roots.. The storyline in supported by many vignettes that describe situations encountered by the family (some comical, some tragic) as they struggle forward. Although the story is based on an Italian family, it applies to most all European families that ventured to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In fact, some of the same struggles still exist as a new wave of immigrants tries to find the good life in 21st century America.
Autorenporträt
James D'Onofrio Lichtenwalner was born in Bethlehem PA, the son of the late James F. Lichtenwalner and Ann E. (D'Onofrio Assetto) Lichtenwalner. He grew up in a close knit Italian-American community surrounded by Italian tradition. He was extremely close to his Italian born grandmother, Maria Vincenza Assetto D'Onofrio, with whom he spent the majority of his early years listening to stories about her struggles immigrating to the USA and establishing her family here. Jim attended an Italian elementary school and spent much of his free time immersed in Italian culture. This time formed the basis for Jim's interest in his ethnic roots. Jim went on to earn his B.S and MBA from Lehigh University. He has remained close to his Alma Mater and served as Class President, Class Reunion Chairman, Area Agent as well as serving on the National Giving Committee, Freshmen Coordinating Committee and General Reunion Committee. Jim is proud of his attendance at over 50 Lehigh-Lafayette Football games. Jim's Professional carreer included over 39 years of employment by PPL Inc in various Engineering, and Management positions. He also served on the adjunct faculty of DeSales University, Muhlenberg College, LCCC and NCACC and as a Management Consultant for companies in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Jim was also a member of the Board of Directors of Penntech Inc. Since his retirement, Jim continues to be active in his community, but spends a significant amount of time researching his roots including 3 trips to Italy where he was able to gather significant information on his family. This information forms the foundation for his recently written book: "The Loss of My Ethnicity".