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In Times of Great Flood presents an eclectic collection of stories about Sicilian immigrant life and family experiences spanning from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Along with these personal tales, Author Anthony Peranio interweaves humorous Sicilian stories and fables and autobiographical descriptions of landmarks in his life and family history. Anthony was first and foremost a scientistan inventor, a deep thinker, and philosopher, predicting events and economical changes years before they actually occurred. In addition to personal stories, In Times of Great Flood offers enlightening and thought-provoking observations expressing Anthonys thoughts and views on life on this ever-changing, often surprising planet. He shares his philosophical ideas concerning human nature and survival within a complicated, difficult, and challenging environment, Anthony passed away after a long illness, unable to complete In Times of Great Flood. Now presented here is his incomplete work, which, viewed as a whole, offers insight, humor, and potent warnings for the future.
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Anthony Peranio was born in New York City in 1923. He earned a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University, as well as holding eighteen US and international patents. He was registered as a professional engineer, both in New York and North Carolina. He died in October 2008, in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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