City of Steel... Hearts of Gold, My Lackawanna Paperback – July 10, 2014

This is an easy-read, pleasant, heart-warming book. For those who grew up in a small city or town, you will especially enjoy it.Mr. Galanti transports the reader back to the Great Depression era and depicts the growth of a city in its infancy along with its primarily immigrant population. It is written in a style that is smooth and "cozy" and while it is fictional, many names and places are real as are the historical facts. I particularly liked the chapters regarding Monsignor Nelson Baker, truly a humble servant of God and a dedicated shepherd of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, his parishioners and the downtrodden.Mr. Galanti captures the essence of what makes a small city strong; its people, their customs and love for their fellow man and hometown.Lackawanna, in the 1930's, was a League of Nations. Almost every nationality and race was represented in its residents which contributed to its diverse flavor, customs and growth.The book offers a little bit of everything for a reader's taste -- action, adventure, comedy and strong, determined characters with caring hearts.As a woman lucky enough to be born and raised in Lackawanna, I have first-hand knowledge as to the wonderful people who live and flourish in the small but spirited City of Lackawanna.I commend and thank Mr. Galanti for taking us on an earnest and page-turning ride through the hearts and minds of the gentle souls who lived, loved, worked and helped Lackawanna grow into a city of steel.If you want to enjoy a relaxing evening with an uplifting, toasty book, “City of Steel, Hearts of Gold – My Lackawanna” will not disappoint you. Definitely treat yourself and purchase a copy. It will leave you feeling full and content. 