The streets were paved with gold

The book "How New York Became a Mess" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex factors that led to the financial crisis facing America's largest city.

With lucid prose and in-depth analysis, Ken Auletta sheds light on how shifting migration patterns and rapid technological innovations contributed to New York City's decline, while also revealing the failures of liberal democratic government that have left the city teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of urban America and the lessons it holds for cities across the nation.