Giacomino Nicolazzo was born in the United States in 1954. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood, growing up in the mountains & valleys of Central Pennsylvania. He left home when he was 18 & tried his hand at several careers & marriages, reaching the highest pinnacles of success & the deepest abyss of failure. He stumbled his way through life for nearly six decades before finally finding his personal legend & his Muse. He now lives in Montecalvo, Italy with Diana, the love of his life; a Golden Retriever named Meg; & a small donkey most appropriately named Giacchino. Together they all live on Terra d'Amore®, a century's old farm situated tra natura e animali...between nature & the animals. Giacomino has become afflicted with a wander-lust & a need to explore this ancient country in which he now lives. He is an avid, yet amateur photographer & has plans to publish three volumes of his photographs, aptly entitled, "Italy: The Way I See It". He is also the author of four wonderful Italian cookbooks, The Recipes of Terra d'Amore, Volumes I thru IV. He writes books now. He is an author. He writes Italian stories, drawing from a treasure trove of memories growing up in an Italian family in America in the '50's & '60's. He now lives in Italy...where the story of his family all began. His stories are warm & endearing, at times haunting & always thought-provoking. His writings have finally found a voice & they will warm your heart & move your soul! Terra d'Amore: An Italian Story is one of those marvelous tales. It is a 10-book series, telling the wonderful story of his family, a story that spans three generations. It is a tale of love & triumph...love in an Italian family & triumphs of the human spirit. Please visit us on the web at www.terradamore.com for more information on Giacomino's books & adventures. Follow Giacomino on Twitter at @terradamore. Become a Facebook Friend by visiting him at Terra d'Amore: An Italian Story.