Massachusetts Books

The Boston Renaissance: Race, Space, And Economic Change In An American Metropolis is the detailed story of how Boston was transformed from a city with declining manufacturing base, depopulation, and racial unrest back in the 1970s, to the confident, multicultural, high-tech industry oriented, prosperous cosmopolitan city it is today. The authors draw upon a wide variety of historical and contemporary resources to explain Boston's impressive rebirth and redevelopment, and vastly improved ethnic and racial co-existence. Still very much a work in progress, Boston's story could well serve as a template for other troubled communities, large and small, anywhere within the confines of the United States as we progress through the first decade of a new century.

Sheehan presents and discusses the issue in a balanced and effective manner which sheds new ligth on all aspects of this modern day dilema. A must read for anyone interested in this issue.

I got this book because I need it for a class, but I actually started reading it before the class started. It's a great book to give you the basic info about a lot of popular and historic places in Boston. Each site has about 4 pages of info, including websites, phone numbers, and other tourist info. I wish I had known about this before my senior year of college in Boston.

A magnificent gastronomic journey through New England, this special collection of recipes includes everything you would need to create a wonderful feast! Also interesting were the fun facts about the region and background on some of the recipes. I also enjoyed some of the pairing/serving suggestions.

What a great book for the person who loves bridges or has lived in or around the Boston area!!! I purchased this for a gift for my husband and he is really enjoying it!!!!

Very enjoyable read. I've read a number of books on Boston's history, but "Boston's Back Bay" is outstanding. One feature I particularly like is that the book points out 19th century place references in term of present day landmarks. This is enormously helpful, and in my experience, it is unique.

Boston's Blues: Musicians' Profiles, History, Festivals and Radio Listings of Blues Music in Boston by Art Simas is without a doubt the best book I have seen on this subject. The author has went to great lengths to write a great book. This book has many photo's and the author comes across and shares his vast knowledge on the subject in a way that makes this book an outstanding book.

I am very glad I purchased this outstanding book and am very glad to take the time to recommend it to others. Art Simas is a great author.

RECEIVED IN A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME AND GOOD CONDITION

This book has 128 pages, with almost every page covered by two black & white photographs with a short caption. Chapters are: The Early South End, Places of Worship, Schools, Hospitals, Temples of Fun, Transportation, The 20th Century, The Library, and Business & Industry.

The picture captions are interesting and credit their source. The book may have benefited from more text, but it is chock full of great photoographs that bring this interesting neighborhod to life. Volumes on the Back Bay and the North End are interesting also.

This book is not just a biography of a Rebbe. It is a collection of stories and anecdotes about one of our generation's true spiritual giants. Teller recreates the majesty and warmth of a contemporary American Hasidic Court. From encounters with leading politicians such as JFK to comforting bereaved mothers, we are able to catch a glimpse of the unique personality of the Bostoner Rebbe. This is truly a soul stirring book.