Between the Sauce, Stars and Heaven

Between the Sauce, Stars and Heaven is a memoir flavored with faith, love, laughter, and loss-told by a man who survived 12 minutes of death and came back with a deeper purpose.

Raised in the tight-knit Italian-American town of Netcong, NJ, Lou Basenese shares unforgettable stories of his family-especially the wild uncles, devoted parents, and the son he lost too soon. Through meals, miracles, and moments of mischief, Lou paints a portrait of a community rooted in tradition but forever reaching toward grace.

Whether it's his Uncle Angelo "pickpocketing" his dad during a porch visit, or Lou's own journey from football captain to successful CEO, each chapter is layered with humor, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom.

This audiobook invites listeners to laugh, cry, and reflect on the sacred power of family stories. A love letter to a fading way of life-and a reminder that some flavors and values never disappear.