It Happened in Brooklyn: An Oral History of Growing Up in the Borough in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s

by Myrna Katz Frommer, Harvey Frommer

Over one hundred voices recall, chronicle, and celebrate the Brooklyn of legend.

Genres: New York, History, Nonfiction

250 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 1995

Reviews

[Wayne Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't grow up in Brooklyn but I grew up in the years covered by this book. It brought back memories, reminded me how incredibly society has changed, and made me wonder whether children growing up these days will have the colorful and touching memories of the neighborhoods where they spent their childhood. I doubt it very much. I love the format, that of letting people who lived there tell their own stories

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get a room full of older people together, many of whom know each other, and get them talking about growing up in Brooklyn and you will have an idea of this book. Lots of little quotes from a wide range of authors arranged nicely to give a full flavor of a specific time and place. Entertaining reading and lots of fun little details. Gave me a nice idea of what my parents grew up with.