"Your work is wonderful! You really have the soul of Sicily in the book. You have living portraits of life in Sicily. I've never read anything so forceful about Sicily. Really, when you start reading, you do not stop; you want to go to the end and no page tires you out. It is like sipping a drink that you do not want to gulp at once, preferring instead to savor every drop, little by little. Some verses are really touching! All told, your work brims with life on every page. With your trips to Sicily, you got hold of its soul, mind, heart. All my heartfelt congratulations, Professor Buttaci. God bless you!"
--Professor Antonio Ciappina, Secretary-Treasurer, America Oggi, Westwood, NJ

..."In an age when nearly every other Hollywood movie has a mafia theme, A Family of Sicilians... is a refreshing portrayal of the true Sicilian culture. Woven throughout Buttaci's stories and poems is the rich tenderness that Sicilians should be known for. This is a book that no Italian-American should be without. Thank you, Mr. Buttaci, for setting the record straight."
-- Erin L. Wright, Editor-In-Chief, Buon Giorgno! Magazine, Columbus, Ohio

..."A Family of Sicilians... provides a rare and intimate look into the Sicilian heart, mind, and soul. The stories and poems are testimony to Buttaci's ability as poet and storyteller and will certainly delight all readers, especially those of Sicilian heritage."
-- Anne Marie Giovingo, Assistant Editor, Italian-American Digest, New Orleans, LA

..."You don't have to be Sicilian or even Italian to appreciate the Warmth, Humor, and Love of Family and Life, portrayed by Salvatore Amico M. Buttaci in his book A Family of Sicilians..."
--Herb Berman, Publisher, VIA: The Voice of the Italian-American, Tamarac, FL

"I would like to thank all those people who encouraged me to write this book, especially my wife Sharon who was there for me with editorial suggestions and much love; my mother and late father for always taking the time to read and praise my work; my brother Alphonse for proofreading my Sicilian; my sisters Anna, Joan, Sarah, and Betty; and a special thanks to my good friend Robert Scussel for his assistance in helping me promote this book.