For James and Gillian Jim Gill's New York [Hardcover]

The inspiring memoir of a man The New York Times has called a power broker with blarney in his pen.

James F. Gill is one of the most influential New Yorkers youve never heard of. Now a senior partner at a prestigious New York law firm, Gill has quietly made his mark in the rarefied worlds of business and politics while distinguishing himself as a determined and idealistic advocate of the public interest.

Gill has represented trade unions and celebrity estates; he has rubbed shoulders with governors and mayors; he is known and trusted by New Yorks movers and shakers. And as the head of the Battery Park City Authority, he is at the center of the efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center. Brimming with insight, passion, and his trademark humor, For James and Gillian is the story of a remarkable public servant whose accomplishments and idealism will inspire readers of all ages.

The story of his life as a lawyer is told in a wonderfully engaging new book that holds the reader's interest from beginning to end. The book is fast-paced and its message is conveyed with great feeling. The author's wit and sense of humor can be found on practically every page.The story of a public servant's accomplishments and his determination to rebuild lower Manhattan after 9/11.