Please Help Me

Please Help Me is the unforgettable true story of Angelo Amabile, a man who rose from hunger, poverty, war, and fear to build a life defined by courage, love, and determination.
Born in Fiume in 1934, Angelo grew up in a world shaped by hardship. His childhood was marked by empty stomachs, strict family discipline, the terror of World War II, Allied bombings, Nazi violence, and the painful loss of home. After the war, life under Communist control brought new suffering, forcing Angelo to fight for freedom at an age when most boys are only beginning to understand the world.
With honesty, humor, and raw emotion, Angelo recalls the streets of his youth, the wounds of survival, the escape that changed his destiny, and the guardian presence he believes watched over him through every danger. From refugee camps and military service to his love story with Lilli and the struggle to build a future in America, his journey is both deeply personal and universally human.
At its heart, Please Help Me is a memoir about survival, family, faith, memory, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when life offers no easy road. It is a testament to the power of resilience—and to the belief that every life carries a story worth telling.