Virtues of Yesteryear - Softcover

Camilleri, John J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483628078 ISBN 13: 9781483628073

Publisher: XLIBRIS, 2013

Synopsis

This book of virtues contains a lifetime collection of stories from a thoughtful, selfless and altruistic giant of a man. An entire lifespan, 85 years of remarkable, crisp memories illuminate, for example, how the vulnerability of youth tempts one to drop out of high school, and how this regret is redeemed later in life. The years in the armed service, purchasing a first home, surviving the Great Depression and retirement are stories that will inspire and renew your belief in self. The challenges associated with leading a virtuous life emerge throughout this memoir, and how one is transformed through the process of reconciliation. In this memoir, the ordinary life becomes an extraordinary one through self-awareness, maturity and a natural inclination to do the right things in life. This memoir will renew your faith in our indomitable will to overcome challenges to lead a life of significance through deeply embedded and enduring moral principles.

About this title

About the Author:

John J. Camilleri lived in Bellflower, California with his wife Marion before passing away on June 22, 2009. They were married 60 years and had five children including Mariana, John, Catherine, Margaret and Frank. All the children live locally except for Catherine who resides in Pennsylvania. John was very proud of his children, teaching them the meaning of honor and respect. For many years John worked for North American Aviation in Downey before operating Spino's Italian Family Restaurant. Along with his wife Marion and their children, they ran their popular restaurant for 28 years. For seven years, the restaurant was located in Anaheim before relocating to Bellflower for 21 years. John and Marion sold the restaurant in 1987 and went to work part time for five and a half years at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, CA as food service workers. In 1993, John and Marion retired. John's interests included writing, woodworking and traveling.

About this edition

• Publisher: XLIBRIS
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1483628078
• ISBN 13: 9781483628073
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80