FA NA BONA JOBBA is an inspiring memoir about Angelo Ligori, an Italian born Canadian whose life spans post war Italy, immigration in 1966 through seven decades of life and professional transformation from war torn poverty to our modern day. Angelo began in Pofi Italy and experienced Canada in Ontario and Alberta as well as profession travels in Europe and the USA. Angelo relates professional, family, caregiving, love of community in a way that is realistic and grounded. Guided by immigrant values of "do a good job" he takes us through youth innocence, family experiences, pressures of being the one helping his parents in the early days as the oldest child learning a new culture. Personal accomplishments of completing the Boston Marathon and surviving serious COVID-19 illness are expressed with very and relatable detail. A heartfelt memoir full of examples of family love with an Italian flair. An uplifting read for immigrants who will relate to hardship in a new culture. The details of gardening experiences will be entertaining and laughable. The science of archaeological excavations are explained with much detail by personal experiences. Details of professional experiences in Mexico are described in detail with a humorous side. People that inspired Angelo from high school teachers, engineering team members, running and gardening hobbies are described in detail outlining what admirable qualities guided him
