Voices of Brookline

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Voices of Brookline is written by Larry Ruttman and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1931807396 (ISBN 10) and 9781931807395 (ISBN 13).

Famous authors, environmentalists, single moms, Red Sox heroes, Holocaust survivors, a distinguished conductor, a world class chef, high school kids, renowned politicians, the chief of police, octogenarian jazz performers, pioneering entrepreneurs, nationally celebrated TV journalists, and even a couple of charismatic dogsthese are just a few of the many Brookline residents whose stories join to create this poignant, colorful portrait of a unique Massachusetts town as it celebrates its 300th birthday. With sensitivity, style and humor, Larry Ruttman offers a rich oral history of Brooklines extraordinarily diverse citizens. He portrays a spirited town deeply committed to multicultural harmony, excellence in public education, the democratic ideals inherent in Brooklines vibrant Town Meeting, and historic and environmental preservation. Here are Mike Wallace recalling his childhood at the Devotion School and Brookline High, Jane Holtz Kay praising Olmsteds Emerald Necklace, Mike Dukakis discussing local government, Harry Ellis Dickson on the Boston POPS, Linda Barnes on Brooklines literary life . . . They join many other eloquent friends and neighbors with moving stories of love, war, racism, rent control, urban development, presidential campaigns, great delicatessens, beloved bookstoresall the great and small facets of life, of Brookline, of America.