Tony, two of those 107 copies were bought by yours truly, one for me and one for Hal Wingo, executive editor of People, who is now living in Santa Fe. A lively book, indeed.
Dick Stolley-Founding Editor of People Magazine
Senior Editorial Advisor of Time Inc.

"You magnificent bastard, I read your book". If this sounds familiar, you probably remember George C. Scott's ( Patton) quote after he strategically defeated Rommel in a significant WWII battle. Well I finally finished your book on my current ( the third) trip to Tallinn, Estonia and it was excellent. And I expect to be notified immediately of your future demise so that Carol and I can attend your funeral personally. Hopefully it will be a long time coming for both of us.
Tiit Gentalen
Worldwide Marketing Information Director (retired)
TIME Magazine

What a read!! I read your book over two days right after getting it. I enjoyed it so very much. You revealed yourself -- an honest, courageous, principled, industrious, tenacious, and VERY humorous survivor. Congratulations! You have a lovely family and I enjoyed the stories about "old" New York.
Chris Friedrich, Marketing Consultant

Well, after many of weeks of Sudoko and several other distractions, I finished your book this week. It was thoroughly enjoyable for me, a product of Astoria and LIC High School. I could relate to many of your experiences on other levels as well, being a spouse, parent, bike rider, traveler, etc. Writing your memoirs no doubt met a need that you had to keep busy and to provide a treasure which can be kept in your family forever. Congratulations on this accomplishment. ... I "failed" retirement and returned to BCC part time to revitalize Alumni Relations and remained for three years with an office in Gould Memorial Library which is shown on page 46 of your book. Memoirs... contained your struggles and triumphs, mixing serious and humorous comments along the way. Glimpses of your life in media research and related positions were interesting. Your book gave insight into your values and, in that regard, I liked reading your tributes to Jackie Robinson, Denise Harris and your mother-in-law, Mildred Manniello Rosi. Your love of baseball is a strong theme. I learned that there is a relationship between my personality flaws and my loyalty as a Yankee fan. I am not sure which was the cause and which the effect, but it doesn't really matter. I am so comfortable with the flaws and the Yankees that I'm inclined to hang on to them. I've noted the book signing at the Tappan Library on the evening of 9/25, and will be there if possible. Perhaps you will sign my LIC Yearbook then too, since I failed to track you down in 1956.
Dr. Ingrid Moberg DeCicco

Hi Anthony,

I totally enjoyed your book. It was both humorous and interesting and lots of other things. So nice to read about your wonderful family and the great life you have had.

Maryann D'Arpino

I was waiting for Karen to read your book as well. We both thought it was great!
Your sarcastic sense of humor came through very well.
Walter MCCullough, CEO
Monroe Mendelsohn Research, Inc.

I just finished your autobiography and wanted to weigh in. What a GREAT read!
Of course, having lived thru the early chapters and even being mentioned, was very special. You have had a life of the highest highs and the lowest lows. You have a beautiful family in every way. I wish you many many more wonderful years and trips.
Pat Caggiano-Dallas, Texas

Completely enjoying your book so far. Except for one thing—
I had to wait until the end of the first chapter to get to the profanity I was promised—
I love the f-bomb!
-Phil Ribaudo, Author
The Road Letters