Author, lecturer, and historian Paula A. Scott delves into the colorful and sometimes turbulent story of Santa Monica, exploring the circumstances that forged its unique identity a...view moreAuthor, lecturer, and historian Paula A. Scott delves into the colorful and sometimes turbulent story of Santa Monica, exploring the circumstances that forged its unique identity and allowed it to preserve its independence from Los Angeles, as well as the controversies that rocked the city and threatened to tear it apart. This compelling narrative ties striking historic images to rich anecdotes to tell the tale of a beach community with a singular character.view less