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Life is like a glass of fine wine. There is that first sip and your senses are awakened, then as you drink, the aroma drifts around you and the taste and warmth of the liquid subdues, yet refreshes your senses and mind. As you near the end of your glass, you may well wish for more, just a little more.
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Life is too short, just like a glass of wine. The memories we create, the people we meet and the things we do throughout our lives shape us into the persons we ultimately become. As we age, no matter how bad our hips ache or how blurry our eye-sight becomes, many of us still have the memories of a time that's passed, and the long ago experiences that are written on our very souls.
Matt Cutugno's first book, Winter Barbecue, is a story about life. Told from the view point of Cutugno's father, after whom the author was named, this memoir is a singular work of art. For Matt Sr., who is otherwise known as "Tug," life centers around fond memories of his wife Marie, memories of his World War II battles-and present day winter barbecues. A hard-working man, "Tug" has met old age and at 85 years, he knows his life is nearing its end. Throughout his last hours, memories flood his mind and times with past friends, family and acquaintances are recreated.
Written with such candor and a devoted disposition, Winter Barbecue is a marvelous recollection of the author's father and the cherished times they shared. Cutugno's words come to life with his descriptive storytelling, and his subtle humor allows for an absorbing read.
Each chapter begins with intriguing detail, such that the reader cannot help but to read on. The author's honest perspectives on life, along with his remarkable stories totally engross the reader; there's a connection with all the real-life characters. Winter Barbeque is a story of the old and familiar, past relationships and a future that's yet unknown. Told through the eyes of a hard-working, lovable man, Matt Cutugno's first book is a captivating read.
