![]() His mother succumbed to her community’s outdated notions of discipline and beat him to change his ways, and Aversa soon found himself stuck in a cycle of punishment and rebellion that would leave long-lasting marks on his life.įrom his youth as a bit of a hooligan to his varied and successful career as a businessman, Aversa proved himself to be a steadfast and centered man – smart, ambitious, and resourceful. ![]() Growing up in an overcrowded house under strained economic circumstances, he soon became restless. They learned the power of forgiveness and love from each other, and gathered invaluable lessons from their own adversity.Īversa was born in Windsor, Canada to two Italian immigrants. As in the story of David and Goliath, he has dealt with issues that seemed much larger than himself, but with strength and a willingness to fight, which he ultimately realized he got from his mother, with whom he had a tumultuous relationship. ![]() With cutting intelligence and the wisdom acquired with age, Aversa sews his memories together and offers readers the portrait of a bright, sensitive, and resilient man.Īdversity has repeatedly shown itself in Aversa’s life like a giant, which made him feel as little and unprepared as a child, but he has learned through these trials to face hardship. A memoir spanning the author’s childhood to his later years, Thank Goliath by Domenic Aversa is both fun and tragic, emotional and entertaining. ![]()
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