Across an Inland Sea: Writing in Place from Buffalo to Berlin

Nicholas Howe reflects on a half-dozen places, viewing each with acutity and insight. His describes the slow decline of Buffalo with a caring usually reserved for one's parents. He sees through the rebuilding of Berlin's central district -- where the wall once stood are now massive commercial projects -- and he recognizes the same scars that now disturb rust belt cities in America.After re-reading this book for the thrid time, I feel like I'm his evening companion, following visits to Chartres, Oklahoma, Ohio and Paris.Read his chapter on Buffalo - it's valid, honest, and authentic.Complaint? Were that this book were twice as long!