At times, the reader gets the sense that you want to wake up the community to the bigger picture of what will happen to their city. Sometimes, I'm reminded of watching a horror show and screaming at the girl to turn around before she gets killed. Even though my family is from South Jersey and the places are all too familiar, there are many stories that were unknown to me. I would recommend to anyone who grew up in "Down Jersey", along with anyone with an interest in the links between politics and corruption, this is a book that will capture your interest. One final thought: What started Atlantic City's development, fall, and now rise are all the same, gambling and making a quick buck. I guess if you legalize it, it becomes legal
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