Columbia, The Street

This book provides a nostalgic and heartfelt glimpse into the author’s childhood growing up on Columbia Street, a small industrial city in Pennsylvania during the 1950s and 60s. The author shares their memories of family dynamics, from an older sister who played clarinet and sang jazz to three brothers who were passionate about sports. The book also explores the influence of the author’s parents, who instilled a sense of curiosity, love for history, and patriotism. It highlights the importance of family traditions, exploring the ruins of old iron furnaces, and visits to battlefields as a way of learning and connecting with American history. Ultimately, the book celebrates the boundless freedom and imagination of childhood in a tight-knit community.