Craig Daliessio

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What a great memoir! Although I'm only on the verge of 26, I really enjoyed this thoughtful collaboration of stories from a simpler time America. I do recall living through the last leg of a few of the references Daliessio makes (Tiger Beat magazine, anyone?), whether it really was an innocent time, or I was too young and innocent to know better. Even so, I do find myself sitting here reading news stories, local and national, wondering, "has it always been this way?" Daliessio answers this question for me: No.

In Remembering America, we are taken back in time where technology wasn't the dictator of our lives. You could go play with your friends all over the neighborhood for an entire day, without a cell phone, and still be safe. You knew your neighbors. You enjoyed the little things and didn't sweat the small stuff.

You can tell that Daliessio put his whole heart into this book. He dug deep into nostalgia and laid it on the table for the world to take and reminisce as well. Even though today's generation is less likely to experience this level of innocence, this book would be very insightful for them.

If you're looking for some nostalgia and a little history, I would recommend this book for you.… (meer)

Craig Daliession takes us back to a time when childhood was different then it is today. Children could play outside and roam the street without fear of abduction or being shot. Life was simpler and innocent in the 60s and 70s. If you were a child during that time, then you will remember being called to dinner when you mother screamed out the window, riding your bikes all over the place with your friends and the family getting together to watch their favorite television show.

In reading Craig’s memoir, it brought back my own memories of that time; some that I had forgotten. This book is a great trip back when life seemed to be easier; it was an innocent age. It is a quick read and an enjoyable one at that. You too will get that nostalgic feeling after reading it!… (meer)