One of the best books reflective of immigrant life in New York City is "How the Other Half Lives" by Jacob Riis. This is especially true for Irish immigrants who stuffed the infamous Sixth Ward. Riis is perhaps New York City's first photojournalist and Danish immigrant. After a night sleeping in a police station, where his watch and dog were stolen, Riis set out to capture the disenfranchised through his photos. A show of his work is going on at the Museum of the City of New York. The Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Ave, NY, NY http://www.mapquest.com/us/ny/new-york/10029-5221/1220-5th-ave-40.792711,-73.952267 Open daily 10am - 6pm Barb