Praise for Casada

Impressively well written and ably translated into English, "Casada: A History of an Italian Village and Its People" is an inherently fascinating and informative read from beginning to end. An exceptional account of life in a small rural Italian village, "Casada" is very highly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as community and academic library collections.

                     – Midwest Book Review

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This well-researched book is a rich and complex collection of history and stories of this ancient village...... These are stories of men and women who lived vastly different lives than we do today, but who prevailed and laid a path for future generations. Degenaars’ addition of the triumphs and trials of the Comis family as they experienced life in Italy and later in America makes this book a gem. 

– Dr. Alan G. Hartman; Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages, Mercy College, NY

Bravo, Ms. Comis Degenaars, for this unique glimpse into our ancestors’ sacrifices that gave us the life and opportunities we are blessed with today.

– Susan M. Rosapepe, Managing Director Rosapepe Retreats LLC

Degenaars does a remarkable job of finding a new perspective on the plight of immigrant workers in the coal mining fields. This story is testimony to the strength and spirit of these new immigrants as they began their new life in a coal patch in a new country. It is a must have for any Italian American and early 20th century coal-mining enthusiast.

 – Raymond A. Washlaski, Editor of "The Old Miner"