Joseph L. Cacibauda, author of the recently published book, “Not for Self: A Sicilian Life and Death in Marion” will be in Marion for a talk and book signing at the Williamson County Historical Society Museum on the weekend of May 26th and 27th located at 105 S. Van Buren Street in Marion.

Cacibauda’s most recent book details the life of a Sicilian farmer who comes to Marion in the early 1920’s to better his family. The lead character gets involved in the bootlegging business, becoming entangled with the KKK, warring bootleggers, gangsters and dishonest politicians ultimately embedding himself in Marion history. The story is woven largely around accurate historical facts and characters of Williamson County and Marion in the early 1920’s with some names changed to protect privacy. Anyone interested in local history or early immigrant life should find the book fascinating.

This is Joe’s second book, his first book was, “After Laughing Comes Crying: Sicilian Immigrants on Louisiana Plantations.” He has written other books, “Einstein’s Formula: A Novel” and “Bass Solos: A Novel.” Joe is a retired elementary teacher and musician living in Reno, Nevada.
Cacibauda will be available for book sales and book signing on Saturday, May 26th from 1 till 3 PM at the museum. He will also be signing books at the museum starting at 1 PM on Sunday, May 27th at the museum and will then give a program at 2 PM based on Sicilian immigrants being recruited to come work in America. He will also speak about immigrants coming into Williamson County for work and how they combined to form the social environment in the county. The public is welcome and invited to attend.