The Good Friday Cave

About the Book

Five twelve year old, eighth grade boys, inseparable friends who seek adventure, find it. Their life experiences from 1935 through World War II are their story. The boys and their families lived in a small semi-industrial town in central Massachusetts. The neighborhood they lived in was comprised of first generation citizens of Italian extraction. The “Great Depression” of the early 1930’s was in full force. The failed economy affected the lives of the boys and their families. Hardship, deception, intrigue, adventure, love and war was part of the lives of the boys and their families.

About the Author

Samuel Mancuso Born in Milford, Massachusetts in 1925 served in the Army Air Force during World War II as a flight engineer in the China, Burma, India Theatre. Educated as a mechanical engineer, he founded a Tool & engineering company. Mr. Mancuso retired in 1987 and lives with his wife in Massachusetts and Florida. Samuelmancuso@comcast.net