The Life and Art of Alessandro Gray

By Robert R. Ducker

This novella is the story of Alessandro Gray. Alessandro is the son of a blacksmith from the western part of Virginia. Our story begins with Sandro's birth in the 1840s and follows him through military service in the Civil War, becoming a prisoner of war and surviving the ordeal to become a successful newspaper publisher in New York City. Along the way we experience the strong family bonds of Sandro's birth family. Sandro holds on to his family values throughout his life. His own loving family is proof of that.We come to understand his need to draw what interests him as he develops his artistic skills. Sandro is always available to be a friend or a teacher. He overcomes tough times to become a gentle person. When he meets Hannah, he immediately knows that his life's course will be determined by his relationship with her. Sandro knows about working hard and taking big chances. He feels the deep family bonds that hold people close. He also faces the cruelty and ignorance that sometimes has its way over decent people. Sandro tries his best to hide one odd facet of his personality. He experiences unique phenomena that involves other places and other times. Sometimes his loved ones witness dramatic and odd visions in his eyes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1075326044
• ISBN13: 9781075326042
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"