You were there before my eyes
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New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2017.
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Published
New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2017.
Format
Book
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420 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Sweeping and panoramic, You Were There Before My Eyes is the epic and intimate story of a young woman who chafes at the stifling routine and tradition of her small, turn-of-the-century Italian village. When an opportunity presents itself for her to emigrate to America, her hunger for escape compels her to leave everything behind for the gleaming promises await her and her young husband in Mr. Ford's factories. Determine to survive, and perhaps even thrive, young Jane finds herself navigating not just a new language and country, but a world poised upon the edge of economic and social revolution--and war. As Jane searches for inner fulfillment while building young family, the tide of history ebbs and flows. From the chaos of Ellis Island to the melting pot of industrial Detroit, You Were There Before My Eyes spills over with colorful characters and vivid period details. Maria Riva paints an authentic portrait of immigrant America and poignantly captures the ever evolving nature of the American dream. -- amazon.com
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Jane chafes at the stifling routine and tradition of her small, turn-of-the-century Italian village. When an opportunity presents itself for her to emigrate to America, her hunger for escape compels her to leave everything behind for the gleaming promises await her and her young husband in Mr. Ford's factories. Determine to survive, and perhaps even thrive, Jane finds herself navigating not just a new language and country, but a world poised upon the edge of economic and social revolution-- and war.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Riva, M. (2017). You were there before my eyes (First Pegasus Books edition.). Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Riva, Maria. 2017. You Were There Before My Eyes. Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Riva, Maria. You Were There Before My Eyes Pegasus Books, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Riva, Maria. You Were There Before My Eyes First Pegasus Books edition., Pegasus Books, 2017.

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