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Summary: Thought-provoking Insights
Review: As we all try to keep up with what is going on in the world, and what will happen next, Laermer provides thoughtful insights and ideas. From spirituality to technology, Trendspotting identifies trends that are about to happen, and ideas for making the most of them from a professional and personal point of view.
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Summary: On the Money
Review: Being a native of New York, I find Mr. Laermers book right on the pulse of the city. He knows the in's and the out's, the up's and the down's. Laermer does not miss a beat. Fodors, Fromers and the such don't hold a candle to this book and lack the personal involvment that Laermer adds to Native's Guide. It is easy to read, easy to find what you are looking for and the subtle humor is great. Mr. Laermer is an excelent author.....and I look forward to his next book.
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Summary: On the Money
Review: Being a native of New York, I find Mr. Laermers book right on the pulse of the city. He knows the in's and the out's, the up's and the down's. Laermer does not miss a beat. Fodors, Fromers and the such don't hold a candle to this book and lack the personal involvment that Laermer adds to Native's Guide. It is easy to read, easy to find what you are looking for and the subtle humor is great. Mr. Laermer is an excelent author.....and I look forward to his next book.
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Summary: Don't Be Fooled
Review: Don't be fooled - this book contains little that any other guide books do, and the few bars and clubs that other guidebooks don't mention are known by any regular visitor to the city. Laermer is a dull writer, which is matched by the plain and uninteresting layout of this guidebook, which I shall be returning to Amazon very shortly for a refund.
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Summary: Native Intelligence...
Review: Here's why I find this book invaluable: I am a New Yorker, yet I'm able to use it as a guidebook to my own city. It has all kinds of out of the way places such as East Village eatery Veselka that would not appear in the typical tourists guide. And it is written in a way that's both edgy and accessible. I can only imagine that this book would be a great resource for non-New Yorkers.
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Summary: Native's Guide Made my Trip to NYC almost perfect
Review: I just got back from my annual summer trip to New York City. This time I was lucky enough to bring along the fifth edition of Native's Guide to New York. My advice: don't travel to New York without it.Before I left home I mapped out my vacation - day by day - using tips from the book. Each day was made more special than the next by following Laermer's advice. I simply never would have known to do 75 % of the things I found myself doing without his help. Native's guide helped to eliminate the guesswork from entire days and small individual moments. Each page has the kind of information that I couldn't have been privvy to without this book. I also enjoyed the attitude - if only more of the people I encountered on my trip were as much fun as the author. I felt as if a good friend was telling me what he knew about New York through years of trial and error. I found the information on target - up to date and invaluable.
Going to New York? Native's Guide to New York is a must.
( unless you'd prefer to get your suggestions from cabbies ) Already live in New York? Native's Guide just might help you to experience your town in a wonderful new way. Thanks Richard, you made my trip to NYC almost perfect.
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Summary: Buy this book whether you're a New Yorker or a Visitor!
Review: I loved Native's Guide. I'm reminded of an enthusiastic friend with lots of energy who really knows the city giving you his version of the Grand Tour. Unlike most dry tour-guides full of lists, this, as a really good friend might, colors the tour with the writer's own personality, and Richard Laermer's personality, infused with passion for this city, is infectious. What other kind of tour-guide could one want? No formulaic points of view here. How refreshing after all. Oh, and check out those side-bars (because of this book I suddenly find myself on the look-out for egg-creams... and finding them!) I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Go native!
Review: I loved Native's Guide. I'm reminded of an enthusiastic friend with lots of energy who really knows the city giving you his version of the Grand Tour. Unlike most dry tour-guides full of lists, this, as a really good friend might, colors the tour with the writer's own personality, and Richard Laermer's personality, infused with passion for this city, is infectious. What other kind of tour-guide could one want? No formulaic points of view here. How refreshing after all. Oh, and check out those side-bars (because of this book I suddenly find myself on the look-out for egg-creams... and finding them!) I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: There's no yoke in the eggcream
Review: Just like the title says, Laermer's book is THE handbook for anyone in the 212 (or 646 but don't want to admit it). There's no silly maps, pencils and pull-outs in Native's Guide, just the real scoop on places New Yorkers need to go. The club reviews are up to date and real and beyond that, NG is the only guide I've seen that goes into outdoor resturaunts, public readings, things for free, etc... Laermer's sidebars - heavy with yenta rants and raves - shed some light on New York urban legends and fun facts too, like how an egg cream earned it's name and just how those cab recordings got there. He's got a cute headshot too.
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Summary: Start spreading...
Review: Mr. Laermer has written a guide book that is extemely useful to both Natives and tourists. In addition, it contains many inciteful and hilarious commentaries showing his profound love for what I think is the greatest city on the planet. In prepping for my commitment ceremony with my companion, we have bought a couple of dozen copies of Natives Guide to give to our out of town guests. We have people who have never been east of the Mississipi as well as European friends and we feel confident that this book will give them a comfort level so they will be able take on the challenge of touring the city. I highly recomment this book.
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