Carl Vincent LaGrotteria Sr.’s “The Final Me” Will be Exhibited at the 2023 Hong Kong Book Fair

Carl Vincent LaGrotteria Sr.’s “The Final Me” will be displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2023. The book fair will take place on July 19-25, 2023, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

“The Final Me” is LaGrotteria’s autobiography that gives the readers a glimpse of an Italian-Irish family where LaGrotteria grew up.

LaGrotteria was born on February 26, 1948, in Long Branch, New Jersey. He called Long Branch his home until July 15, 1971. His family was supportive but underprivileged. He grew up with childhood illnesses, injuries, and family traumas. Despite this, he was still a person who was willing to help.

“The Final Me” also takes the readers to the author’s life as he struggled at school and the several jobs he took that left him valuable lessons in life. He also found himself indulging in drinking, fights, and robberies as he hung out with an unsavory crowd.

The readers get to know important people that made an impact on his life. He also gives a glimpse of his life in the war and how he trained himself for what was coming.

He was drafted into the United States Army in August 1969. This time, he never neglected his duty as his family has a background of serving the nation. Unfortunately, he acquired serious wounds in March 1971 that resulted in above-the-knee amputation on both legs along with multiple other injuries. After his therapy and graduation from Boston University as class valedictorian, he and his first wife moved back to Jersey. Despite the tragedy and PTSD, Carl continued his work in the community.

Carl aims to share his experiences that include struggles, victories, and unwavering commitment. He has accomplished most of his life goals at 74 (soon to be 75). At his age, he still chose to be active in the community. He married his second wife and has four children, two of whom are stepchildren. He also has seven grandchildren.

“The Final Me” will be displayed by ReadersMagnet at their exhibit at booths 1C-B23 and 1C-B25 at the 2023 Hong Kong Book Fair.

Carl Vincent LaGrotteria Sr.’s “The Final Me” is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Readers are encouraged to visit the author’s website: www.carllagrotteria.com.

Author’s Biography

Carl Vincent LaGrotteria Sr. is an American author and a veteran who has dedicated his life to doing good. Born on February 26, 1948, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Carl lived there until July 15, 1971. He grew up in a supportive but underprivileged family of mixed Italian and Irish descent. Despite suffering from childhood illnesses, injuries, and family traumas, Carl always offered help.
After graduating from Long Branch High School in 1966, Carl attended Trenton State Teachers College, intending to become a math teacher. However, he dropped out in November 1968 due to his dislike for school and his love for partying. Carl worked hard at several jobs, which taught him valuable life lessons. However, he also indulged in drinking, fights, and robberies while hanging out with an unsavory crowd.

In August 1969, he was drafted into the United States Army. Given his family’s strong tradition of serving, he never considered shirking his duty to his country. Unfortunately, he was seriously wounded in March 1971, losing both legs above the knee and suffering multiple other serious injuries. After therapy and graduation from Boston University as Valedictorian, Carl and his first wife, Nancy, moved back to Jersey. Despite suffering from PTSD, Carl continued his work in the community.

Now at 74 (soon to be 75), Carl has accomplished most of his life’s goals and is still active in the community. He is married to his second wife and has four children, two of whom are stepchildren and seven wonderful grandchildren. Carl’s amazing brother-in-law, Frank Taddeo, urged him to write his autobiography, and after several requests, Carl agreed. His autobiography details his experiences, including his struggles, victories, and unwavering commitment.

“The Final Me”
Author| Carl Vincent LaGrotteria Sr.
Genre| Autobiography
Publisher| Carl V. LaGrotteria Sr.
Published Date| April 26, 2023

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