Pietro Di Donato
Born: 01-01-1911
Pietro Di Donato was an American author and bricklayer, best known for his novel "Christ in Concrete," which drew from his experiences as an Italian immigrant in the construction industry. Born in 1911 in West Hoboken, New Jersey, he captured the struggles and resilience of immigrant workers with vivid realism. His work is celebrated for its poignant depiction of the American immigrant experience during the early 20th century.
Book summaries for books written by Pietro Di Donato
Quotes
I’ll show them—a man with a son doesn’t die.
The road is where I want to be; I’ll never grow old.
The church is good for the soul, not the stomach.
I’m no ordinary man; I’m a man who sees God’s hand in everything.
Why should I be afraid? I’ve never hurt anyone.
The man who doesn’t work has no right to eat.
Life is hard, but I’m harder.
God’s gift is the ability to endure.
I’m not a man who asks; I’m a man who takes.
What’s the use of all the riches of the world if they can’t buy happiness?
A son’s love is the greatest treasure a father can have.
The only way to truly live is to believe in something greater than yourself.