In this, the 2nd installment of “Sal’s Book Reviews”, Sal recounts Rutherfurd’s points that the political history of New York- even down to early settlers in then “New Amsterdam”, has always been a hotbed for corruption- just as much as innovation. This book takes the reader on an EPIC journey through the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the explosion of immigration through Ellis Island, the hardships of the Great Depression, the Wall Street Stock Market Crash, WW1 and WW2, right up to 9/11. Sal says it was like a “fact check for his memory- while filling in the blanks vacated by time.”
Sal hilariously reminisces to his High School American History Class teacher’s “boring” lectures… but looking at today’s Electoral College, Sal realizes that Old Man Walbaum may have had a point!
Introducing the first of “Sal’s Book Reviews”! Sal references points from “The Great Bridge” that the “The Boys of Brooklyn” have related to in their journey of life. See how unknowingly, The Brooklyn natives joined together in building what would become an indelible triumph for American engineering: the (Great) Brooklyn Bridge.
Join Sal as he lays out the “hard-knock” life lessons learned from his Baby Boomer generation. See how he effortlessly guides readers to apply wisdom, manage stress, and capitalize on their life experiences in today’s ever changing society from the perspective of an Italian Baby Boomer himself!
