Anna Casamento Arrigo was born in Sorrentini, Sicily and came to America with her family and settled in New Jersey. After suffering a stroke, she turned to writing as a means of expressing her innermost thoughts through visionary prose. Inspired by music, poetry, and the classics of literature, Casamento Arrigo truly encompasses the breadth and scope of the written word.Having taught inner-city students prior to her stroke, Casamento Arrigo understands full well what it means to need inspiration. Between the success found at her hands, and the successful impartation of love, creativity, and understanding, on to her five children and her 12 grandchildren, Casamento- Arrigo has accomplished a great deal.She has penned several books, including a memoir, an electrifying romance, ten collections of poems and art, as well as several children’s books. Casamento-Arrigo continues to make great progress toward complete recovery .She is, presently,working on several additional children’s books,as well as, another memoir ,a collection of short stories,and,yet,another collection of poetry!Read more about this authorRead less about this author