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Sometimes history does not tell you the whole story. When 8-year-old Lou Del Bianco finds out that his Grandpa Luigi was the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore, his young life is instantly changed. Follow Lou's journey as he and his Uncle Caesar make the painful discovery that Luigi is not even mentioned in the most definitive book on Rushmore. Cheer them on as you read the historic documents they unearth from the Library of Congress that not only tell Luigi's story but also prove his great importance. Finally, ride the roller-coaster of the 25 year journey to get Luigi the recognition he deserves. Out of Rushmore's Shadow is the dramatic and touching story of Luigi's legacy and the immigrant's struggle.

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Out of Rushmore's Shadow is an eye-opening and amazing story about Luigi Del Bianco, the true chisel-genius behind the carving of Mount Rushmore. This fascinating book turns orthodox history on its head. Highly recommended! -- DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, Author of Rightful Heritage and Professor of History at Rice University. With all of Italy's richness in culture and craftsmanship, Luigi Del Bianco serves as a prime example of what Italians have contributed to our great nation. -- DANIEL J. LONGO, National President, Order Sons of Italy in America(R) Growing up, I always thought Gutzon Borglum, with help in later years from his son, Lincoln, were solely responsible for the creation of Mount Rushmore. Then I met Lou Del Bianco. And only AFTER pouring through pages upon pages of his undeniable evidence, mostly written in Borglum's hand, did I learn the critical and historic role Luigi Del Bianco played as Chief Carver. Out of Rushmore's Shadow is a compelling history that Lou Del Bianco was meant to write; a meticulous gathering of facts that moved the National Park Service to do the right thing. -- T. SEAN HERBERT Executive Producer, UnXpected Development

Out of Rushmore's Shadow is an eye-opening and amazing story about Luigi Del Bianco, the true chisel-genius behind the carving of Mount Rushmore. This fascinating book turns orthodox history on its head. Highly recommended! -- DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, Author of Rightful Heritage and Professor of History at Rice University. With all of Italy's richness in culture and craftsmanship, Luigi Del Bianco serves as a prime example of what Italians have contributed to our great nation. -- DANIEL J. LONGO, National President, Order Sons of Italy in America(R) Growing up, I always thought Gutzon Borglum, with help in later years from his son, Lincoln, were solely responsible for the creation of Mount Rushmore. Then I met Lou Del Bianco. And only AFTER pouring through pages upon pages of his undeniable evidence, mostly written in Borglum's hand, did I learn the critical and historic role Luigi Del Bianco played as Chief Carver. Out of Rushmore's Shadow is a compelling history that Lou Del Bianco was meant to write; a meticulous gathering of facts that moved the National Park Service to do the right thing. -- T. SEAN HERBERT Executive Producer, UnXpected Development

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"Lou Del Bianco has been an actor, singer and storyteller for 30 years. His children's recordings, which include original stories and songs of his childhood, have garnered five Parents Choice Awards. Lou's latest one-man shows feature dramatic portraits of Abraham Lincoln, and Lou's grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore. ""Abraham Lincoln: From Railsplitter to President"" was endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, and ""In the Shadow of the Mountain"" has been performed at Mount Rushmore. ""Out of Rushmore's Shadow"" was written at the bequest of National Park historians and is Lou's first non-fiction book. He has also co-authored a young readers' historical novel and a screenplay about the carving of Mount Rushmore. He and his wife, Camille Linen, live in Port Chester, N.Y."

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