Als Fahrer von Leyers arbeitete Lella als Spion fr die Resistenza und fr die Alliierten. I hope that your father can find peace now that his story has been told. Sullivan used the last of his money to fly to Milan. <3. His courage through all he endured and still he held on to his faith and love of life. It was one of those things that would keep me up at night until I got it out of my system by going and photographing it. He was captured and went to prison, and then he escaped. Thank you! Lella dokumentierte heimlich Truppenbewegungen, machte sich Notizen und Fotos und belieferte die Alliierten mit dem Kurzwellenfunk seines Onkels mit den wichtigsten Informationen. By chance, because of his knowledge of the French language and being able to drive a car, he became the personal driver of General Hans Leyers, Plenipotentiary of the Reich Ministry of War for Armaments and War Production in the Kingdom of Italy and thus the agent of the Italian sector of the Todt Organization. Please let him know he electrifies young people. Pino was big for his age, and an expert skier, willing to take great risks for an important cause (and perhaps to have some good stories to later impress Anna, the girl he dreamed of). My friend read the book and said it was loosely written about your father's life. Pino Lella was never at Casa Alpina in Motta, after September 8, 1943. mike litoris. Giuseppe Lella; Statements. I'm hopeful his heart will mend when he sees Anna-Marte again. The story is remarkable and so moving. Also, how is the movie progressing? I was thrilled to see Pino was alive and hope he realizes how important his story is. Its gripping, shocking, heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring. Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man's incredible courage and resilience during one of history's darkest hours.. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He built a church and ran the Mark Sullivan (a sinistra) e Giuseppe "Pino" Lella. Wish I could meet him. Following a successful career in the book publishing industry, Pino turned to creating fine arthis paintings evoke love . 0 references. That is inspirational to me! Is Pino Lella still alive in 2021? I can tell. The avalanche is real, witnessing Mussolinis death is real, the lovely Anna is real. sex or gender. [3], Lella lebt heute hochbetagt im Norden Mailands.[4]. At the same time, hed like to hug every single one.. Er war der Fahrer von General Hans Leyers und gleichzeitig Spion fr die Alliierten. Please tell your father he is a blessing and inspiration! Such an amazing a tragic story -. I still weep when I think of the tragedy of Anna Marta and how you could not save her. In my eyes you are twice a hero. All I can say is "Wow" All that Pino went through. Twice, the author mentioned, Anna had Pino tie a white band around his forehead. I appreciate Mary F and other's who have clarified the misinformation around this story. It is interesting, the effect that tragedy has on our hearts. I sincerely hope he is doing well and is happy. If you value these stories, please consider subscribing. Since Lella's aunt and uncle had connections to the " Organization Todt ", the armaments and construction department of the Third Reich, he joined the German army for his own safety, but against his internal convictions and on the advice of his parents, and was included in the Todt boat Camp moved into Modena . You have permission to edit this article. I am having a hard time getting back into the grind. "Beneath a Scarlet Sky" is a true story about Pino Lella, an Italian who was 17 in 1943 . This was an amazing book to read! The life of Pino Lella, only recently revealed and narrated in the book "Beneath a scarlet sky", by the American writer Mark Sullivan, sounds like the script of a war movie. Reader Q&A, [1], Lella grew up in Milan and when the first bombs fell there in 1943, to be on the safe side, his parents sent him to Father Re's summer school in the Alps, where he learned to drive. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps . The things they do are done in the context of their humanity, their fear, their brokenness and their inherent imperfection. A total Hero! Please tell your father what a brave soul he is, not only to find the courage to live through those years, but the years that followed, and to tell his story and bring to the forefront much of which he's likely spent his adult life trying to forget. Based on the true story of the unlikeliest of heroes, BENEATH A SCARLET SKY follows 17-year-old Pino Lella as he helps lead Jews out of Italy along an underground railroad through the Alps and, later, when he is recruited to become a spy for the Italian Resistance. I've also read very many books. He's a normal Italian teenagerobsessed with music, food, and girlsbut his days of innocence . Driving to Costco on a snowy February day, he considered driving into the 19th Avenue freeway abutment, until he flashed on his wife and sons. Speak up? In April 1945 he delivered Leyers to the Fifth United States Army and was then a driver for Major Frank Knebel until the end of the war. Thank you x. I am reading this book now and love it! What an incredible story. The most painful, emotional scenes in the book are partly what Lella reported as fact, and partly what haunted his nightmares. Aged only 17 he risked his life to smuggle Jews out of Mussolinis Italy, before spying on the Nazis while employed as a driver for a German general. Im more of a coward, Lella told him. Still, he felt it was a story that had to be told and decided to write it as a novel. Mindy, I understand where you're coming from and I too believe that the youth of today need to know what happened and how the War in Italy affected on, Mindy, I understand where you're coming from and I too believe that the youth of today need to know what happened and how the War in Italy affected one individualone that is of the age group you would like to teach. In an attempt to protect him, Pino's parents force him to enlist as a German soldier. Working undercover, Pino gains access to some of the most powerful men in . I didnt know anything about Pino until I read the novel based on his life. After the war, Lella hid what hed done, deeply ashamed of having worn a German uniform and swastika, despite the risks he took as a spy. Please know how Grateful I am for the courage and inspiration your father has graciously shared through his life's story. Portrait of Caroline Marks at the Surfranch, portrait of Alex Monot at Santa Barbara studio. As a result, we are happy to announce the birth of a new Bella Milano guided walking tour: B eneath the Scarlet Sky of Milan - A day in the footsteps of Pino Lella. From marksullivanbooks.com; Buy Now. I keep thinking there is more to Annas story. Over the next ten days I went to Romania and then Austria. Bozeman best-selling author Mark Sullivan has pledged $15,000 toward a charity that plans to mail free books every month to hundreds of . Which is real? In the parking lot, he put his head on the steering wheel and sent a desperate prayer for help out to the universe. The book is based on the true story of Pino Lella and covers the years from June of 1943 to the end of the war in September of 1945. . I started worrying. Gail Schontzler covers schools and Montana State University for the Chronicle. That night at a dinner party, he heard the first snippets about Pino Lella. My grandfather was a marine engineer during WW11 on the petro-buses in the north merchant navy supply chain I believe, I have some employment history and I that What went on was incredible to all taking part, survivors etc and my hat goes off to all and the tales of survival continue to amaze. This gripping tale is based on the true story of young . He plays two major roles in World War II: first, he retreats to the Italian Alps and joins the underground railroad, led by a group of Catholic priests, assisting Jews to escape by traversing across the Alps. Mark Sullivan's Beneath a Scarlet Sky is a coming-of-age historical novel that follows Pino Lella, a 17-year-old Milanese boy, as he navigates the dangers of Nazi-occupied Italy during the height of World War II.The novel is largely based on the real-life account of Pino Lella, who was an old man by the time he decided to share his story. God bless your father. An accomplishment that had defied all odds. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 15:23. Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man's incredible courage and resilience during one of history's darkest hours. He was there at the same time that the Lella boys were supposedly there. Basilica of San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura that was damaged by stray Allied bombs in 1943, in Rome, in 2013. Hed had roller-coaster success as a writer when he hit bottom in 2006. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six . They don't make Men like you anymore. Fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love. The life of Pino Lella, who smuggled Jews out of Italy after joining the underground aged 17, is to be made into a film after the book was a huge success. Those who 'leaked' stories to the media, as opposed to spying for a country, Captain S. Payne Best, "The Venlo Incident", first published by Hutchinson & Co,1950. First you should know that I began reading it thinking it was historical fiction and did not know that it was a true story until I got to the end, just yesterday morning. I needed a lot of hugs when she got home and I just want to be around people and family and warmth while I recover from the trauma of that story. Bozeman best-selling author Mark Sullivan has pledged $15,000 toward a charity that plans to mail free books every month to hundreds of local preschool children. I have read his war diary word for word, and do not question why there are no entries shortly after writing "I saw and did things that I want to forget" and does not write again until November, 1945, when he knew he was going home soon. For the next few days he became Knebel's personal driver and translator. Real life heroes never feel heroic. Schlielich baten ihn die Amerikaner, eine letzte Mission zu bernehmen und am 3. Thank you, Pino Lella, for finding the courage to tell your story. They will to make the world a better place. I just wanted to comment on Mark Sullivans book. Yet it is all true. Copyright 2023 Suspense Inc. All rights reserved. Ive never had anything like that happen in all my years as a reporter, Sullivan said. The complete and utter lack of any corroborating information regarding the events 'witnessed' by Pino makes this historical fiction, plain and simple. He is truly a hero. Alexander was an American spy who gathered intel from German troops occupying France. Seating on the 7 train, I just finish reading the last pages ofBeneath a Scarlet Sky. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. His ability to weave drama, morality, and emotion through wonderfully captivating stories of the human spirit puts him among the greats. Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author and the nations #1 life and business strategist. I want to believe it is all true. Starting from the incredible true story of the young boy, an almost forgotten hero who helped a lot of Jewish families during World War II, we will walk around the city, pass by the main places described in the book and learn a lot about the history of . She was a Norwegian employed by the Germans. There were however 6000 miles between it, gatekeepers, the alps, legal challenges and not to forget an Italian police man who could have made all efforts go puff last second. Beneath a Scarlet Sky, released as a Kindle First book by Amazons publishing arm, Lake Union, has been downloaded by a quarter-million readers, who have described it as thrilling and given it a five-star rating. Giuseppe Dangelico, better known as Pino, is a celebrated figurative artist who revolutionized the illustration industry and captured the hearts of millions with his romantic and intimate paintings. Michael and I got in touch over GoodReads when he commented on my review . Pino is a young man caught up in his own dreams. What a remarkable man he is! I am only fifteen and know I cant understand how tragic it is to lose a true love like that, but I can only imagine how touching it must have been to my dad, no doubt imagining seeing my mother (and his twenty something years happily married wife) in that situation, or how difficult it was for Pino to cope with the grief. He had a moral compass, he was idealistic in a way someone only 17 or 18 can be. Not only was Pino a brave and wonderful man, but Mark T. Sullivan is an amazing writer and truly knows how to portray emotion. The things you shared that you felt horrible about have helped me to forgive myself for my own personal horrors. He risked his life guiding Jews across the Alps into neutral Switzerland, then became a spy inside the German High Command. Most of these posts answering the question about Pino are 2 years old. Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Michael, My husband and I are listening to the book on tape while driving to and from our home in Pinecrest. Although Pino becomes a Nazi and helps General Leyers as his personal chauffeur, he joins the resistance movement undercover for the Allied forces. I would love to see that part of Italy. Hall was a spy for the SOE, American OSS and the CIA. Pino Lella. I absolutely loved it and, I just finished the book. 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Seine Auftrag bestand darin, Leyers aus Italien an die sterreichische Grenze zu bringen und ihn dort einer amerikanischen Einheit zu bergeben. His selfless and brave commitment to saving so many lives, and to saving his beautiful Italy shows what an exceptional man he is. Wagner College | Holocaust CenterOne Campus Road-Reynolds HouseStaten Island, NY 10301Email: chaisociety@wagner.edu | Phone: (718) 390-3224. Bozeman author Mark Sullivan had reached the lowest point in his life the night he first heard the story of a 17-year-old Italian boy in World War II, who risked his life to save Jews by leading them over the Alps and then spied on the Nazis as a powerful German generals driver. The most famous one is probably the French Resistance, with at least 57 movies and numerous books about it. Pino knew engines, and was able to get the Daimler-Benz Offroader to start up. My parents have a home in Lesa. See Photos. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. I knew I got something good there so I cut it short by only shooting one more roll of film there and then switching to a full length shot around the corner in another alley. Mark writes a very beautiful plot in his novel and his writing is very evocative; he never fails to make me gasped every time I turn page to page. Sullivan spent weeks in Italy with Pino, listening . And I made it. His job was to bring Leyers from Italy to the Austrian border and hand him over to an American unit there. The novel was based on "the true story of a forgotten hero," Pino Lella, an Italian youth who led refugees over the mountains to freedom in physical acts of courage. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. 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