Mezzogiorno Mistaken

This is a punchy and humorous survey of the Top 10 Myths about Southern Italy and Southern Italians. Despite excellence throughout history, Southern Italians still endure stereotypes about their intellects, bloodlines, and whether they are inherently criminal. This book reviews and rebuts the various stereotypes, tall tales, and myths, like the notion that Southern Italian culture and genes come from exotic influences; that every Southern Italian is involved in the mafia, and that Northern Italians are somehow superior. It is a delightful and humorous mix of history, pop culture, and travelogue.