The book is a great read for those interested in a vivid narration of California's ups and downs in the 1990-2003 period. It places special emphasis on Silicon Valley's rise and fall and the devastation caused by the Northridge earthquake. The book also covers Schwarzenegger's exciting recall election. Kevin Starr weaves together anecdotes, news stories, and insightful analysis to create a rich and immersive description of this period.

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From O.J. to Arnold Schwarzenegger, earthquakes to rolling blackouts, silicon valley to riots in the street, California state historian Kevin Starr has assembled the history of the Golden Gate State since 1990 to create a vivid snapshot of a state constantly on the edge of tomorrow.Coast of Dreams captures an extraordinary place, from its rich and exceptionally diverse palette of people, cultures and values; to its economy that is larger than most nations and mirrors the economic state of the country; to a political landscape so roiled that a Governor can be recalled scant months after his re-election and replaced by a Hollywood action star. This is a book that is sweeping in scope, intimate in detail and altogether fascinated with the splendor of California.

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