Between the Sauce, Stars and Heaven
Lou Basenese, Jr
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.
Duration - 3h 36m.
Author - Lou Basenese, Jr.
Narrator - Garan Patrick.
Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Louis J Basenese ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. Duration - 3h 36m. Author - Lou Basenese, Jr. Narrator - Garan Patrick. Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Louis J Basenese ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Dedication
Duration:00:01:16
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:03:42
Foreward
Duration:00:01:36
Introduction
Duration:00:02:03
Prologue: The Day I Died
Duration:00:04:19
Chapter 1: The Rogue In The Room
Duration:00:21:11
Chapter 2: The Town That Raised Us
Duration:00:16:11
Chapter 3: Roots In The Old Country
Duration:00:22:06
Chapter 4: Louie & Eva
Duration:00:11:48
Chapter 5: The Fabic Of Family
Duration:00:11:20
Chapter 6: Sundays, Sacraments & Sauce
Duration:00:15:00
Chapter 7: Wakes & Weddings
Duration:00:10:41
Chapter 8: The Day I Died
Duration:00:14:35
Chapter 9: Becoming A Man
Duration:00:12:35
Chapter 10: The Faith That Found Me
Duration:00:22:42
Chapter 11: Losing Christopher
Duration:00:11:37
Chapter 12: The Legacy I Carry
Duration:00:07:04
Epilogue: What Remains
Duration:00:03:39
Who's Who
Duration:00:17:11
Our Family's Journey
Duration:00:01:52
Final Blessing
Duration:00:01:29
About The Author
Duration:00:01:59
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:16