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Joe Benevento, grandson of southern Italian immigrants, grew up in a working class neighborhood in Queens, the fifth of seven children. His particular interest in Saint Joseph traces back to his childhood and the importance attached to his ""name day,"" March 19th, which featured an Italian-American parade in New York City and special ""St. Joseph Day pastries"" in all the Italian bakeries.
This is a fun and thought-provoking novel. Joe Benevento not only possesses an unbounded imagination, he also, even better, knows how to spin a helluva yarn. --Mark Wish, Founding Editor, Coolest American Stories Benevento has given his readers a unique gift, to flesh out this eminent narrative with deeply moving characterizations, beautifully subtle and skilled prose, and attention to detail. --Kate Kort, author of Glass and Laika About The Monsignor's Wife (author's previous work): ...double and triple layers of meaning, a gritty and authentic Queens setting, a wonderfully diverse supporting ensemble, --Carol Goodman, Hammett award winning mystery writer Absolutely riveting. It takes a rare skill to infuse new life and energy into characters so well known. I was hooked to MY PERFECT WIFE, HER PERFECT SON from beginning to end. --Prajwal Parajuly, author of The Gurkha's Daughter and Land Where I Flee Part carefully researched historical fiction, part comedic departure, My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son delightfully takes on the story of Jesus's birth and upbringing. --Joe Baumann, author of Sing to Me at the Edge of Paradise
