New Yorkers
A Feisty People Who Will Unsettle, Madden, Amuse and Astonish You
by Clifford Browder
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Pub Date Jan 19 2020 | Archive Date Nov 20 2020
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Description
Clifford Browder’s New Yorkers is the quirky memoir of a longtime resident who loves his city, a selective glance at that city’s amazing history, and a bit of a travel book, all rolled into one. It’s for people who love (or hate) the city, and people who have visited or want to visit it. Readers will learn:
• Who New Yorkers are and how they live and die
• How many languages are spoken there (you’d be surprised)
• How many witches there are (you’d be surprised)
• Whose funeral caused an all-day riot
• Why a cemetery offers trolley-car tours and whiskey tastings
• Which flashy modern hotel would-be suicides should avoid at all costs, and why
• How the author learned the Charleston on YouTube, proof that geezers rock
New York is the most exciting city in the world. Everyone should know it, at least a little. It’s unique.
Advance Praise
"Tourists and those new to the city will most appreciate this light, entertaining look at the Big Apple. -- Publishers Weekly.
Adapted and expanded from the author’s No Place for Normal: New York blog posts, this immersive exploration of the city and its denizens etches a vivid portrait of “what it is to be a New Yorker, who we are, how we live, what we do, our past and present glories and horrors.” — Kirkus Reviews
New York is the most exciting city in the world. It's unique and reading ""New Yorkers"" is the next best thing to actually living there! -- Midwest Book Review
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Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781733378208 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Lisa C, Reviewer
I adored this. I used to live in New York and have been feeling such nostalgia for it recently. What a vibrant, fantastic read.
Ioana M, Reviewer
It's hard to say just one thing about this book! It is delightful, fun, colorful. It is not a travel book, you will not read it necessarily for it's information but just for fun.
It's like asking your favorite neighbor about the city and you get tons of his stories and experiences he, his partner and various acquaintances have gone through, nuggets of historical facts and events and all kinds of ideas concerning New Yorkers and their city these days.
While at times it feels like it's composed of author's blog posts, it is easily read and fun. I believe it is also a matter of taste, some pieces of information may seem a bit too gossipy, too judgy, but some scenes are so delightful. For a lover of New York - passages of this book filled my heart with joy and longing. I can only hope people who haven't experienced this incredible city will find it charming by reading these pages.
Jeannette J, Reviewer
Full Disclosure: I received a copy of New Yorkers: A Feisty People Who Will Unsettle, Madden, Amuse and Astonish You by Clifford Browder from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley.
As a fellow Midwesterner transplanted to such an iconic city as New York, I was interested in Mr. Browder's take on the experience. Granted, he has lived in New York quite a bit longer than I have. The book is a mix of travel guide, history, and social commentary. I learned some really cool things and noted some places I need to check out as I get to know the city. If you have a connection to NYC or just enjoy reading about it, check this book out.
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