by Helene Hanff
First published 1995
From the bustling streets of Lower Manhattan to the leafy parks of Uptown, Helene Hanff embarks on a captivating walking tour of her beloved New York. Weaving together vivid personal stories and rich historical insights, she celebrates the city's architectural wonders, cultural institutions, and the quirky characters that make it truly one-of-a-kind. Through Hanff's eyes, New York shines as a vibrant tapestry of past and present, a place where dreams are made and lives are transformed.
Genres: 20th-century, american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, new-york, cities
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: slice-of-life
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
Period: 20th century
144 pages · Paperback · Moyer Bell and its subsidiaries