Take the Cannoli: Stories From the New World
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Take the Cannoli: Stories From the New World is a collection of essays by Sarah Vowell
, that were originally published (by Simon & Schuster
) in 2000. In it, she discusses everything from her obsession with The Godfather
(the title of the book comes from a line from Godfather caporegime
Peter Clemenza), music lessons, the intersection of Michigan and Wacker in Chicago
, to her experience retracing her ancestors' journey on the Trail of Tears
and much more.
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Jane Vowell is an American author, journalist, essayist and social commentator. Often referred to as a "social observer," Vowell has written five nonfiction books on American history and culture, and was a contributing editor for the radio program This American Life on Public Radio...
, that were originally published (by Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, Inc., a division of CBS Corporation, is a publisher founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is one of the four largest English-language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins...
) in 2000. In it, she discusses everything from her obsession with The Godfather
The Godfather
The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo. With a screenplay by Puzo, Coppola and an uncredited Robert Towne, the film stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard...
(the title of the book comes from a line from Godfather caporegime
Caporegime
A caporegime or capodecina, usually shortened to just a capo, is a term used in the Mafia for a high ranking made member of a crime family who heads a "crew" of soldiers and has major social status and influence in the organization...
Peter Clemenza), music lessons, the intersection of Michigan and Wacker in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, to her experience retracing her ancestors' journey on the Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears is a name given to the forced relocation and movement of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830...
and much more.