Inspiring & Dramatic Life Story Captured In New Hardbound Book

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest biography to hit bookstands recalls chef/restaurateur/humanitarian Sir Bruno Serato's tale of growing up poor in rural Italy, arriving in America as a young man with just $200 in his pocket and through hard work, determination and a little luck, achieving the American dream.

Available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com, "The Power of Pasta" ($28.95) recounts how Serato, who arrived in the U.S. not speaking a word of English, parlayed his small savings into realizing his dream of operating his own fine dining restaurant frequented by U.S Presidents, royalty, and celebrities.

Says screen legend and Serato's dear friend, Sophia Loren, "'The Power of Pasta' is an uplifting tribute to the most inspirational use of Italy's most famous culinary export. Bravo Bruno!"

But what really put Serato on the map was creating a movement that started with feeding hungry children right here in the U.S. and since 2005 he has served more than 1.5 million meals and feeds some 3,500 children in need each night.  He later expands his mission to include finding permanent homes for "motel families" (so named because they live in cheap, crime-ridden rooms) and helping at-risk youth escape gang life by introducing them to careers in the hospitality field.

Even when faced with devastating hardships like the Great Recession of 2008 and a fire that decimated his beloved Anaheim White House restaurant in 2017, Serato never gave up.  It's his fighting spirit and dedication to children in need that have earned him countless tributes including CNN's Top 10 Hero Award, Humanitarian Award by U.S. Congress, a personal blessing from St. Francis and being knighted by the Italian government.

Another highlight of the book is the revelation of up-to-now closely held secret recipes of many of the dishes that earned the Anaheim White House attention from such notable media as the New York Times, CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News.  The detailed recipes for several of the small plates, entrees and desserts that have earned his restaurant critical acclaim are accompanied by stunning color photos.  All proceeds from the book will be donated to Caterina's Club, Serato's nonprofit that he named after his beloved mother.

SOURCE Anaheim White House