Charles J. Brucato Jr. & John M. Brucato
A father’s life reflects a generation’s journey through poverty, prejudice, the Great Depression, and WWII trauma, showing how 20th-century hardships shaped him despite his achievements.
A Poignant Memoir
of Resilience & Heritage
Charlie Brucato announces The Bronc, a memoir co-authored with his sibling John, capturing their father Charles Joseph Brucato’s life and the resilience of a generation shaped by U.S. history’s challenges.
About the Authors
Charlie and John began this journey to honor their father and ensure their extended family understood their heritage. As their research deepened, they realized that Charles’ story symbolized the struggles and triumphs of an entire generation. The book provides a candid portrayal of a man who, despite his many achievements as an athlete, coach, and war hero, was ultimately shaped and scarred by the tragedies of the twentieth century.