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CRISTOFORI'S DREAM Kindle Edition

by Robert Italia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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In a magical quest for a Christmas miracle, he did not understand the power with which he played . . .

In this timely and haunting tale about revenge and forgiveness, writing and painting, a bullied young teen—overwhelmed by tragedy—abandons his faith for science, then escapes to a world of his own making in search of a Christmas miracle for his dying younger sister. There, he must confront all of his creations—the sacred and the unholy—if he wants to recapture the true love he once knew, and save his sister from the deadly legacy that relentlessly stalks her.

Because it really does matter what he believes, especially this holiday season . . .

"I found the writing both good storytelling and extremely visual. You describe light and color in ways that make it easy to imagine. I loved the idea of painting with light."
—Jon Lomberg, Emmy Award winning science artist, COSMOS TV series.

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"I found the writing both good storytelling and extremely visual. You describe light and color in ways that make it easy to imagine. I loved the idea of painting with light."--Jon Lomberg, Emmy Award winning science artist, Carl Sagan's COSMOS.

About the Author

I've been in book publishing since 1985, where I've worked as an editorial director and national sales manager for small publishers in the school and library markets. I've also authored more than 100 YA nonfiction titles, many of which are available through Amazon.com. Cristofori's Dream is my first novel.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FLR4Q4S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kindle Direct Publishing (September 14, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1325 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1507648715

Best Sellers Rank: #3,095,363 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5,328 in Metaphysical Fantasy eBooks
- #5,594 in Holiday Romance (Kindle Store)
- #10,888 in Holiday Fiction (Kindle Store)

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I've been in book publishing since 1985, where I've worked as an editorial director and national sales manager for small publishers in the school and library markets. I've also authored more than 100 YA nonfiction titles, many of which are available through Amazon.com. CRISTOFORI'S DREAM is my first novel.

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Gretchen Grossman

A fantasy to consume like an Italian dinner. Slowly.

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015

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Cristofori's Dream is a spiritual experience. I just emerged from the depths of someone else's dream, swirling, whirling about, sometimes in a soothing cloud of visuals, other times in a jarring bolt of fear. All the while there was a Presence of an Omniscient Being to steady my journey, faith became my grounding. The author allowed me the opportunity to explore the dimensions of love, trust, fear, life, death, illness, loss, strength, control, good, evil, and personal crisis in a secure way. This is a book to savor like a fine red wine. While reading, I often wished it were a cold winter evening and I was curled up on a plush sofa under a warm blanket. At times I became suspended and was just dangling there. In space. In heaven. In hell. In mystery. Robert Italia earns 5 stars just from the sheer volume of written language that paints breathtaking moving visuals. I liked that my Catholic experience enriched the references and concepts. It's not a necessary requisite to enjoy the read, but I felt the comforting feel of familiarity. Christianity, Godliness, The Universe, all those backgrounds add to the readers' experience. I do feel as if I've just read a book, seen a film, and perused an unusual art gallery simultaneously. You can't be in a hurry to read Cristofori's Dream. That strategy just won't work. Readers must release themselves over to the dream and let it take them where it wants to. Release your mind and soul and relish the fantasy. This story will stay with me a long time. I want to reread several very powerful, very startling chapters that rattled me, thrilled me, moved me deeply.

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Sheri

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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013

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This is an amazing story of a family's personal journey during tragedy and how each family member deals with "the unknown". The love between brother and sister is amazing and inspiring. No matter the differences between the siblings - their love of each other is the cornerstone that holds them together. Through careful crafting of the story - Science and Christianity come head to head turning non-believers into believers. Sometimes people hide behind what they can touch, feel and see for protection. This book peels away at that protection in order for everyone to understand that sometimes what you cannot see is the strongest protection. Excellent book!

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MacMD

Powerful treatment of a complex topic

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2014

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This is a gripping story combining elements of folklore and fantasy to address the terrible ravages of familial cancer. Chris and Janey are believable and fully human as they grapple with the unnamed horror that threatens to destroy their family. The children are the heroes in this incredible tale, the ones who must brave the terrible reality that the adults in their lives cannot name or face. Italia shows a deep understanding of human nature and the defense mechanisms that we use to deal with the unknown, the incompletely understood, and profound loss. The book was deeply affecting and thought-provoking -- highly recommended!

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013

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I was hooked after the first page! Mr. Italia's novel is wonderfully written with deep, beautiful imagery. The well-developed characters are unforgettable. The movement between the two worlds makes the reader long to find out what will happen in each. A must read!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013

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I LOVED the book! Couldn't stop reading it once I started! Great book for all ages. The plot is full of layers and keeps you on your toes. Enjoyed the Italian/religious references. Thought the main character was very likable, interesting and complex... Recommend this book to everyone.

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016

I have mixed feelings about this. I love the story and world building. I love the messages of fighting for what you want, nothing comes easy, and the metaphors of good/evil.

I also get that this is a coming of age story, and while I don't know what it's like to be a teenage boy, I DO know what it's like to be a teenager. I felt bad for Chris always being picked on and how he's trying to compete, but I'd had it with the "man up, be a man, manly manly" yada yada yada. Girls go through something similar, and it's part of teenage rights of passage to feel like you "don't belong". I get that he feels less "manly" because God friggin' forbid he not have giant biceps and play football, but come on! After the 50th time reading that in less than 17% into the book - and when Chris felt inferior to his sister and her "girl brain" - I just gave up. Enough with the alpha male culture! If you have a problem with your sister's physical strength, see a shrink. And for the record, crying is NOT a "girl thing".

And it's a shame, b/c if it weren't for all that I would have kept reading b/c the story was interesting and I wanted to see how it would all play out.

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Elli

Great customer service and delivery.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017

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Fantastic book and great delivery. On time and i loved it.

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Mandy

Wish there were more hours in the day to read this cover to cover!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013

This is a fantastic book! I look forward to the end of the day when I can finally break into the next chapter. Each page leaves me wanting to read more! There are so many instances in this book that I can relate to in my own personal life. Experiences that are portrayed so well that I feel this is, in a way, a snapshot into different times of my own life. The relationship between Chris and Janey is so tender and sweet, truly a relationship of unconditional family love, care and sacrifice. This book has evoked many emotions - smiles, tears and even anger towards some of the characters' cruelty. I can't wait to continue my nightly reading. Upon completion, I will be eagerly awaiting a sequel! Fabulous book for all!

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