Tales and Reflections of an Old Fashioned Gentleman

About the Book

“Tales and Reflections of an Old Fashioned Gentleman” defines the Author as an unwavering Conservative and great believer in the importance of traditional values. To prove his convictions, he boldly commences with an Essay entitled “It Was Better…When It Was Worse!” in which he analyzes past qualities of Western middle-class life, which Mr. Civita believes were considerably more desirable than present day realities and trends. Undoubtedly interesting, gripping and entertaining reading, the book also includes twenty-one real-life stories, some dramatic, some tender and some humorous, referred to the Author’s own experiences as well as those of members of his family and friends.

About the Author

Born in Italy, Mr. Civita’s family emigrated from Europe immediately before the outbreak of WWII, first to the United States then to Argentina, where his Father successfully established the first Disney Representation Office in Latin America. Mr. Civita studied Mechanical Engineering and Graphic Arts, dedicating most of his career to magazine and book publishing throughout the Continent. In 1990, Mr. Civita moved permanently to the U.S. Since then, he has published a monthly sports magazine, organized the International Division of a Management Consulting Group, and is the Author of “Homo Sapiens vs. Homo Sapiens (Terrorism, Crime, Violence and the Risk of Extinction)” and “Tales and Reflections of an Old Fashioned Gentleman”.