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We Burn on Friday
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Pub Date
Feb 25 2015
| Archive Date
Jun 29 2017
Description
Richard Manieri's account of growing up in the Italian-American community of Philadelphia, with hilarious tales of learning his way around a boxing ring, getting through weekly confession at his Catholic church (name and serial number only), and taking that frightening walk to meet a girl across the dance floor. His story extends to his determined but often stymied journey into broadcast journalism.
Richard Manieri's account of growing up in the Italian-American community of Philadelphia, with hilarious tales of learning his way around a boxing ring, getting through weekly confession at his...
Description
Richard Manieri's account of growing up in the Italian-American community of Philadelphia, with hilarious tales of learning his way around a boxing ring, getting through weekly confession at his Catholic church (name and serial number only), and taking that frightening walk to meet a girl across the dance floor. His story extends to his determined but often stymied journey into broadcast journalism.
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About the Author:
Richard Manieri was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Delaware County and graduated from Villanova University. He spent 15 years as a TV news reporter, mostly at Fox 29 in Philadelphia. He later worked as a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office, communications consultant, speechwriter and college professor. He also founded and coached Asbury University's (KY) first women's lacrosse team where, in 2016, he was named Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Manieri is currently Deputy Opinion Editor and columnist at LNP Media, formerly Lancaster Newspapers. His essays have appeared in publications throughout the country. He has won Emmy and Associated Press Awards for reporting. Just recently, he was awarded a Keystone Press Award for column writing in Pennsylvania. He holds a B.A. In Communications from Villanova and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lesley University.
About the Author:
Richard Manieri was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Delaware County and graduated from Villanova University. He spent 15 years as a TV news reporter, mostly at Fox 29 in...
Marketing Plan
About the Author:
Richard Manieri was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Delaware County and graduated from Villanova University. He spent 15 years as a TV news reporter, mostly at Fox 29 in Philadelphia. He later worked as a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office, communications consultant, speechwriter and college professor. He also founded and coached Asbury University's (KY) first women's lacrosse team where, in 2016, he was named Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Manieri is currently Deputy Opinion Editor and columnist at LNP Media, formerly Lancaster Newspapers. His essays have appeared in publications throughout the country. He has won Emmy and Associated Press Awards for reporting. Just recently, he was awarded a Keystone Press Award for column writing in Pennsylvania. He holds a B.A. In Communications from Villanova and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lesley University.
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781772360110 |
| PRICE |
$20.00 (USD)
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781772360110 |
| PRICE |
$20.00 (USD)
|
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