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American Destiny — A story 75+ years in the making
American Destiny — A story 75+ years in the making This project started as a dream my 91-year-old Aunt Marcie held for decades — a screenplay she wrote in NYU night school in 2003 about our family’s journey between two worlds. From boarding a ship on July 3, 1948 to the hundreds of photos in her NYC apartment overlooking the East River — her past lives beautifully in the present. I always wanted to help Aunt Marcie to make her dream a reality. In 2012 , Aunt Marcie commiss
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Feb 102 min read


American Destiny: Press Release from Balboa Press
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact: Marketing Services Tel: 1-812-358-7578; 844-682-1282 Fax: 812-961-3133 Email: pressreleases(at)balboapress(dot)com (When requesting a review copy, please provide a street address.) Marcella Luiso Flanagan releases ‘American Destiny: A True Story of Family, Roots, and the Journey Between Two Worlds’ A moving memoir that recounts one family’s return to postwar Italy and the lasting pull of home
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Jan 283 min read


American Destiny: Meet the Author
Celebrate the Journey of Family, Roots & Resilience at the Book Signing Event with Author Marcella Luiso Flanagan acclaimed author of: American Destiny: A True Story of Family, Roots, and the Journey Between Two Worlds When: February 18, 2026 , from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Asten House Community Room 515 E. 79th Street, New York City . American Destiny , now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online , is a deeply personal memoir that traces the remarkable experiences o
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Jan 282 min read


American Destiny book now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online
We did it! Marcella Luiso Flanagan and I just got her book published! American Destiny! If you love post WWII history, Bari, Italy, Italian heritage and recipes, women driven... this book may be for you! Based on a true story. New Memoir American Destiny Now Available on Amazon New York NY — American Destiny, a captivating memoir based on true events, is now available for readers everywhere on Amazon. Written by Marcella Luiso Flanagan and me, Phyllis Clare Orlowski, the bo
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Jan 102 min read


The Journey of the Book: American Destiny
A Deeper Look into the Story, the Family, and the Legacy The story of American Destiny doesn’t end with the final frame of the film — in...
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May 1, 20254 min read


Journey Back in Time with Filippo and Angela Argenti
Filippo and Angela Argenti were married in Acquaviva delle Fonti on April 27, 1930. Filippo's 30 birthday. Angela was 25 years of age and...
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Dec 29, 20242 min read


American Destiny Movie Poster is Created
Marcella Luiso Flanagan commissioned Phyllis Orlowski to create the movie poster for American Destiny in 2012. The painting represents...
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Dec 29, 20242 min read


Marcella's niece is helping to fulfill her dream
Marcella Luiso Flanagan's niece, Phyllis Orlowski, is helping her to fulfill her dream. Phyllis has been actively involved in Marcella's...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read


American Destiny Dream is Happening!
American Destiny comes from the dream of Marcella Luiso Flanagan to tell the story, from the point of view of a 14-year-old girl, when...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read


Unique Movie Set in 1948 Italy: Family-Friendly Must-Watch
In two quaint villages in Apuglia, Italy, Cassano delle Murge and Acquaviva delle Fonti, a charming tale unfolds in a movie set in the...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read


Experience Apuglia, Italy: The Setting of an Unprecedented Movie
Nestled in the picturesque region of Apuglia, Italy, a historical movie set in 1948 has captured the attention of audiences worldwide....
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Dec 28, 20242 min read
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