Richard Muti - IN MY OPINION . . .

An express trains speeds past Ramsey station in this 2003 photo, ruffling Mayor Richard Muti's jacket, but not the mayor.

Selected Works

Biography

Cent'Anni: The Sinatra Legend at 100

A fast-paced, one-volume study of the most fascinating entertainer of the 20th century. The book isn't an academic tome, although it is extensively researched and footnoted; rather, it is designed to be a highly readable page-turner, for avid Sinatraphiles as well as more casual fans of his music and films. It examines the forces, both positive and negative, that made Sinatra Sinatra, with special attention given to the love-hate relationship he maintained toward Hoboken and New Jersey for most of his life. He once called the city of his birth a "sewer," but later observed, "When I was there, I just wanted to get out. It took me a long time to realize how much of it I took with me."

Essays

Essays for my Father: A legacy of passion, politics, and patriotism in small-town America

"Richard Muti's essays are smart and provocative, personal and political."

–Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor
and crime novelist

A Tale of Two Christies

As this eBook is published, Gov. Chris Christie enjoys a 72 percent approval rating, the highest level attained by any governor in New Jersey history. Yet, the man still evokes passionate feelings from supporters and foes, alike.

Passion, Politics and Patriotism in Small-Town America: Confessions of a plain-talking, independent Mayor

"Much needed fresh air out of New Jersey, where the political atmosphere has long been foul."

—Kirkus Discoveries

True Crime

The Charmer: The True Story of Robert Reldan--Rapist, Murderer, and Millionaire--and the Women who Fell Victim to his Allure

"The Charmer is definitely one of 2012's 'must read' books."

–True Crime Book Reviews

Novel

Good Lawyer, Dead Lawyer: A Novel

Filled with “brilliant plot twists, vivid descriptions, and great dialogue, with a smooth, easy-to-read writing style.”

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IN MY OPINION . . .

Gov. Jim Florio--Rethinking a governor's legacy, 25 years after his inauguration

January 14, 2015

Tags: florio, New Jersey governor, Whitman

Gov. Jim Florio does not receive the credit he deserves. In my opinion, he may be the most underrated and under appreciated governor of recent times. I wrote an Op-Ed piece for The Record of Bergen County, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Gov. Florio's inauguration. Click here to read that piece: Florio. Read More

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