Monroe City Blues

Marino Amoruso, an award-winning filmmaker and author has written and directed over 50 films. He was nominated for four Emmy Awards, won the prestigious Western Heritage Award and awards at the New York Film Festival. He has written eight books: ACROSS 7TH STREET - a multi-cultural love story between an Italian boy and an Orthodox Jewish girl. Written in the style of Nicholas Sparks THE SIXTH FAMILY - a Mafia story both gritty and funny, about the young ＂crews of men＂ working for NY mob. MONROE CITY BLUES - In 1960’s a baseball player from Brooklyn goes down South to play in the minors. Amidst the racism, he learns much about friendship & values. THE LAST OUTLAW - a NY reporter goes to New Mexico to uncover the truth about a legendary outlaw. GIL HODGES: THE QUIET MAN - a revealing view of Gil the man, both personally and professionally from those who knew him best. BACK IN THE DAY: REFLECTIONS OF A BABY BOOMER -short personal stories from a 1950’s born baby boomer. BEING ITALIAN: A MEMOIR -Amoruso’s award winning reflection of his big Italian-American family. Included is his family cookbook. AUNT PHIL GALLO’S COOKBOOK - a wonderful collection of Italian family recipes To view our books and films, visit our website: www.mymarfilms.com or Marino Amoruso on Amazon.com