Author and Actress Marianne Leone shares her New Book with the Marshfield COA as part of their Pub Chat Series.
Actress and author Marianne Leone’s Ma Speaks Up: And a First Generation Daughter Talks Back is a story of Leone’s outspoken and often outrageous Italian immigrant mother.
Leone, a Kingston resident, was a recent speaker at the Marshfield Council on Aging LifeLong Learning program Pub Chat Series, hosted by Village at Proprietors Green. Her memoir is filled with warmth, wit, and humor. Certainly, Leone’s remembrances will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced life as an “outsider.” And of course, it will hit a chord with all mothers and daughters.
The author, also an acclaimed actress, had a recurring role in HBO’s The Sopranos and has appeared in several films, including Joy and Goodfellas.
Author Marianne Leone takes a moment before her presentation to meet with representatives from the Marshfield Council on Aging. Leone is featured with her husband, actor Chris Cooper and Edris Kelley, Marshfield COA Lifelong Learning representative and Sheila Gagnon, vice chairperson of the Marshfield COA Board of Directors.Author Marianne Leone holds a copy of her most recent book, Ma Speaks Up: And a First Generation Daughter Talks Back a memoir about growing up with an Italian immigrant mother. Leone was the featured speaker at a recent Marshfield COA Pub Chat hosted by Village at Proprietors Green.Marianne Leone signed a copy of her book for Diane Nichols who turned out to hear Leone discuss her memoir at Village at Proprietors Green.The Sales Team at Village at Proprietors Green has their photo taken with author Marianne Leone and her husband, actor Chris Cooper. From left to right are: Cathy Baranofsky, sales assistant and move-in coordinator at the senior living community; Leone and Cooper; Mike Iarocci, sales manager and Joann Hicks, sales director at Village at Proprietors Green.The crowd at Village at Proprietors Green was captivated by author Marianne Leone’s stories of growing up with her Italian immigrant mother. Leone, the author of Ma Speaks Up: And a First Generation Daughter Talks Back was the featured guest of the Marshfield COAs Pub Chat Series, presented at Village at Proprietors Green.Colleen Ferguson, executive director of Village at Proprietors Green, takes a moment to chat and pose with author Marianne Leone (center) and her husband, actor Chris Cooper. Leone was at the senior living community to talk about her latest book, a memoir.Elizabeth Pittore waits her turn to received a signed copy of author and actress Marianne Leone’s latest book. Leone was at Village at Proprietors Green to discuss Ma Speaks Up: And a First Generation Daughter Talks Back as part of the Marshfield Council on Aging LifeLong Learning program.Author and actress Marianne Leone poses with her husband, actor Chris Cooper, during her recent presentation at the Marshfield COA’s Pub Chat Series. Leone talked about her latest book, a memoir about life with her Italian immigrant mother.
