A TRIO OF LIES
"Frank Barry's A Trio of Lies is the true-life memoir of an Italian family's struggle to adapt and survive in America. Deftly and candidly written with compelling emotion, A Trio of Lies spans most of the twentieth century and concludes with an eye towards the future. A Trio of Lies is a highly recommended and intimately personal saga of human striving, weaknesses, and endurance that although specific to the D'Alessandro family, is unusual in its relevance for all American families living in today's uncertain economic, social and political climate." Reviewed by Mid West Book Review October 8, 2002.
"I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading the book. It has inspired me to dig into my Italian past to try to find my relatives back in Italy. While reading the book, I lived the lives and hardships of my own family back in the 1800's and early 1900's." By Kathy from California.
"I am Roy Mogren, an old shipmate of Charlie. He sent me a copy of the book before you all made the trip to Italy. I met Marcello, Josie, husband Benny, Dave, and Ceil. I am enjoying your book immensely." Roy "The Professor" Mogren
Lesley Wedell wrote in the Gazette of Sunday, July 21, 2002. "Frank Barry, a Colorado Springs doctor, has just published A Trio of Lies. The book is a creative non-fiction rendition of selected events in the history of his wife's family. The story revolves around the immigration of an Italian family and traces the history and lies that bind them. His wife is Mary D'Alessandro Barry, and the book follows Marcello D'Alessandro, her grandfather, from Italy through France to Ellis Island in 1902."
"The book was delightful to read and represents a work that was very well done. My compliments...Your words took me back to the same time line as your story. I could visualize the same circumstances of poverty and despair with my own ancestors as you so eloquently described in your book. Once again, my hearty congratulations to you of telling such a marvelous story in such an interesting fashion to which I am so closely associated. Frank Romano, Jr. Colorado Springs, CO
"Frank Barry's A Trio of Lies is the true-life memoir of an Italian family's struggle to adapt and survive in America. Deftly and candidly written with compelling emotion, A Trio of Lies spans most of the twentieth century and concludes with an eye towards the future. A Trio of Lies is a highly recommended and intimately personal saga of human striving, weaknesses, and endurance that although specific to the D'Alessandro family, is unusual in its relevance for all American families living in today's uncertain economic, social and political climate." Reviewed by Mid West Book Review October 8, 2002.