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Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated (four and five star) books about Chicago from Amazon.com. Enjoy!
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Erik Larson—author of #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts—intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.
One of my favorites is The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America. It tells the story of how from 1940 to 1970 some 5 million African Americans migrated from the South to urban areas of the North. The book gives significant focus to urban Chicago, the people who made the journey, and the consequences of their decision. The Promised Land is a rich, historically significant story that resonates with contemporary audiences.
Posted by: Lisa Braxton | March 18, 2013 at 03:25 PM