New Jersey State of Mind - Hardcover

Genovese, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1978803907 ISBN 13: 9781978803909

Publisher: Rutgers University Press, 2020

Synopsis

No state has been so frequently mocked, maligned, or misunderstood as New Jersey. Yet the state is filled with amazing places and people who rarely receive the media attention they deserve. For the past twenty years Star-Ledger columnist Peter Genovese has been one of the rare voices singing the praises of his state’s hidden wonders and gritty charms.

For this new book, Genovese spent months scouring the state for rich stories and fascinating locations. New Jersey State of Mind takes us on a journey to over twenty-five of these places and introduces us to the colorful characters who live and work there, from a demolition derby driver to a female craft brewer, and from a Cuban celebrity chef to a Portuguese pig breeder. He also reveals the many natural wonders that have earned New Jersey its “Garden State” nickname, from cranberry bogs to river tours to wild bird sanctuaries.

Collectively, these pieces paint a picture of a diverse state full of hard-working individuals who care for their communities. This book cuts through the myths and stereotypes surrounding the state and reveals the proud beating heart of the real New Jersey.
 

About this title

About the Author:

PETER GENOVESE is a Trenton native and an award-winning features/food writer for The Star-Ledger and nj.com. He is the author of ten books, including Roadside New Jersey, Jersey Diners, and The Jersey Shore Uncovered: A Revealing Season on the Beach, all from Rutgers University Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1978803907
• ISBN 13: 9781978803909
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 156