Eugene Salomon

Not so much of a confessional this book is more a series of anecdotes from a long serving New York City yellow cab driver.
Surprisingly well written, the stories are layered according to categories Salomon applies to events or character traits experienced over a thirty year period. Written with a great deal of tolerance and empathy with all of mankind, and even animalkind, which enters his world of work, Salomon's success as a writer stems from his genuine interest in the people who enter his cab, treating celebrities and common people equally and finding literary merit in their lives and situations even when his patience is stretched to the limits.
There are no great revelations, or confessions, therein and the book is a light, enjoyable read for those who appreciate city life and people watching, and serves a testament to a dying breed of original New York cab drivers newcomers to the city expect to find but rarely encounter.… (mehr)