This is a wonderful assessment of what it's like to grow up in the city. Yes, I'm referring to New York City but that goes without saying for anyone who lives in the area. No, I have never heard of Donna Florio before but I have certainly heard of many of her neighbors! I enjoyed her stories about growing up in the village with neighbors like Charles Kurult, Alan Arkin, Bella Abzug, and yes, even John and Yoko for a while. How cool is it that Frank McCourt was your teacher (prior to writing Angela's Ashes) at Stuvesant and growing up among a blend of races, classes, and businesses, a true melting pot that was the inspiration behind a book about neighborhoods. How interesting that the brownstone at one point housed a serial killer which was the basis for 'The Alienist'. Donna's personal stories are all about the people she grew up with. Anyone who love New York will enjoy this story. #netgalley