Yesterday, 100 Recollections of McLean & Great Falls, Virginia (Volume I) is a book about two communities, McLean and Great Falls (formerly Forestville), and their rapidly changing landscapes as seen through the eyes of many who grew up in a rural environment. They witnessed their bucolic homes replaced with suburban mega-residences and commercial buildings. Rural America, as they knew it, is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Most recognize that change is inevitable, but ask, “At what price?” This changing environment is not limited to just the immediate area the book covers, but is something that is taking place across America. This book could easily be titled “Any Town USA.” The book includes numerous photographs, many of which were contributed by participants, and have not been previously available to the public.
