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Immerse yourself in this compelling narrative that reflects Imperioli's unique perspective and storytelling ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, discover \u003cem\u003eWoke Up This Morning\u003c\/em\u003e, a biography and memoir co-authored by Imperioli and his fellow \"Sopranos\" actor Steve Schirripa. This engaging book takes you behind the scenes of the iconic show, offering a rich tapestry of anecdotes, insights, and reflections on its cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to impactful fiction or candid memoirs, Michael Imperioli's works provide a fascinating glimpse into his world. Explore this category to enjoy narratives rich in depth, character, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"woke-up-this-morning-by-michael-imperioli-9780008513467","title":"Woke Up This Morning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘These rollicking gabfests … bring together nearly everyone … who made the series a creative and cultural landmark’ \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Essential for fans, with a revelation on every page’ \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the Family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Imperioli, who played the inimitable Christopher, and Steve Schirripa, the lovable Bobby Bacala—who together host the hit podcast \u003cem\u003eTalking Sopranos\u003c\/em\u003e—lay bare the secrets of \u003cem\u003eThe Sopranos\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It's like a vivid walk through the city and adolescence, reveling in their grit and pathos.\" -\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vividly imagined, compelling, and sympathetic, \u003cem\u003eThe Perfume Burned His Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e convinces with the force of its emotional intensity.\" -Joyce Carol Oates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew is a sixteen-year-old boy living in Jackson Heights, Queens, in 1976. After he loses his two most important male role models, his father and grandfather, his mother uses her inheritance to uproot Matthew and herself to a posh apartment building in Manhattan. Although only three miles away from his boyhood home, \"the city\" is a completely new and strange world to Matthew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew soon befriends (and becomes a factotum of sorts to) Lou Reed, who lives with his transgender girlfriend Rachel in the same building. 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