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Scranton: The Electric City (real life Pennsylvania home town of the hit NBC TV sitcom comedy show series The Office / Dunder Mifflin)

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This is more than just a collection of pretty pictures. It shows the pride and diversity of the city. Ms. Alyssa Amori really gives us a history lesson of the past and future of Scranton.

There is an old saying and it is; "One picture is worth a thousand words." That is so true in this book. When I looked at the "Lest We Forget" memorial, I remember all the people that were killed because of one man's madness, and his name was Hitler. The monuments of our military reminds me of all the sacrifice's people have given for our country.

I want to jump into the book and see the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and be a part of all the fun people seem to be having. I want to sit in the tree house. Take a ride on the train or trolley. Then go and have fun at the water slides.

Every picture in this book tells a story. Whether it be the the monument of a Coal Miner or the beautiful mountains and lakes. The love of baseball with Roger Clemens or the stately buildings of the Univeresity and homes.

Thank you Ms. Amori for taking us all to visit Scranton: The Electric City.

Scranton, "Welcome Home" a greeting that sums up the visual tour the reader is greeted with as they begin to turn the pages of Alyssa Amori's pictorial of various people and places in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Amori's beautiful photographs offer a visual tour of the history, architecture, and tradition that surround the city of Scranton. It was Ms. Amori's concern for local soldiers serving far away from home that sparked the idea for the book and she accomplishes what she set out to do--bring Scranton home to it's brave soldiers wherever they may be until they can be welcomed back home to Scranton again. An enjoyable book for anyone, close to home or far away.

Scranton, Pennsylvania is like all other cities in that it is like all other cities yet maintains a distinctiveness that is attractive and unique. In this book, Amori manages to capture the history of the city as well as the current energy that it exudes in a series of photographs. I was most impressed by the photo of the Albright Memorial Library. Made of solid stone having windows constructed in a medieval style and with a turret in the corner, it looks like a fortress. Which in some sense is what it is, a place where people can go any place that someone has written about, secure in the knowledge that there is security in knowledge.
After looking through these pages, I have a strong desire to visit Scranton; my biggest treat would be to take a ride on the steam locomotive in the Steamtown National Historic Site. I would close my eyes and count the buffalo and Native Americans that we are passing by as I travel across the North American continent. The photography is excellent; each picture exudes energy, even when there is no hint of movement.

No problems at all with the vendor; however, I was surprised with the content of the book.

Great pictures of Scranton, but no story to go along with them. Also, I was expecting older pics of the town and its history..."

This is a collection of photographs of various locations to vist/see in Scranton, PA that have been compiled in a magizine like format. The photos are well done and showcase some very interesting buildings. Would have been nice to read a little about the history of Scranton and a small description of the places shown (other than just what they were). This is very well put together.

Nice photos.nice book. Wish there were more narrative because Scranton is such a wonderful place and there is much to say!

A very nice book. It is like strolling through Scranton. Excellent photographs. The book gives a good idea of what you will see if you visit Scranton, PA.

Nicely illustrated picture-book of Scranton, PA. This magazine-like book is packed with all color photos of most of the various buildings and sites around Scranton. All the pictures are all identified, but would have benefited greatly with additional commentary or background information about the building or site in the photo.

This is essentially a picture book. Ms. Amori put it together for the Scranton service men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. She hopes to send many over (with the help of sponsors), so they will know that they have something great to look forward to.

Historical sites, sports events, and festivals are shown. This is a great idea. My copy is going to Iraq with ReviewYourBook.com's Operation Book Drop. Great job, Ms. Amori.