Climbing the Rainbow: 28 Glimpses of Growing Up in Passaic

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Summary: What Exit?
Review: COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!
Bob Rosenthal's compilation has captured Passaic from infancy through adulthood, from the aroma of sweet Italian sausage and Polish kielbasa to arroz con gandules and pernil. The ethnicity of Passaic as it grew to one of New Jersey's most prominent and productive cities is captured here by 28 authors who have each "walked the walk" down Main Ave. or climbed the 100 steps. A virtual reality trip down memory lane which sends the reader into a "I remember when" like state of mind. Truly a great read.

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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: Couldn't put it down. Bob Rosenthal has accomplished what few others have. He's assembled a multitude of former and present Passaic residents, asked them to become authors, and write about their fondest(and perhaps not so fondest)memories of Passaic. You can hear the city buses and smell the ethnic foods wafting from the open windows as you take this journey back through the years and experience life in Passaic. An enjoyable read.

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Summary: A Trip Back in Time
Review: Passaic is my home town, so I had to read this book. The written memories took me back home, with names of people, as well as streets & events. The tears stung my eyes. My 34 y/o daughter, who was 3 y/o when we left, read the book & told me she wants to go back to Passaic to see what she missed out on. What better tribute to Bob Rosenthal & his chapter authors! Looking forward to a sequel! In the meantime, I'm reading it again.