Both my parents grew up in New York City while Fiorello La Guardia was mayor. I can remember them talking about Mayor La Guardia when I was growing up.  He seemed interesting but I never got around to learning much more about him.  This book fixed that problem.

The book is  “I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters” by Terry Golway.

I enjoyed the book and learned a good bit. It was not what I consider the typical biography.  It is fairly brief on what some would consider biographical details.  But by focusing on specific areas, it gave a real understanding of the character of this unusual and fascinating leader as well as the times.

I thank Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The book is scheduled to be published on February 20.

The book is highly readable, relevant to our times, and highly recommended.