La Mirada~The first history book published about the history of La Mirada since 1970, compiled by two former childhood residents and a La Mirada native, has recently claimed the number one spot for best sellers of new releases on its publishers website.

Available from Xlibris Publishing, the book, “Reflections from McNally’s Mirror,” at 9 x 6 x 2 inches features over 170 pages of early La Mirada history up until the 1980’s, over 130 personal memoirs and stories sent in from current and former La Mirada residents, and a pictorial section that includes 292 rare pictures and photos.

Glen Cantrell, who along with Raymond Fernandez and Tony Aiello, inspired and led the team of three that brought the book to fruition.

Cantrell, author of The Resume and Untypical, grew up in La Mirada and graduated from La Mirada High School in 1976.

The concept originated from Fernandez, who also grew up in La Mirada and graduated from La Mirada High in 1993.

Aiello, a La Mirada native who still resides in the city, graduated from John Glenn High School in 1981 and is the founder and editor of this website.

Among the many features included in the book, is the entire history of the La Mirada City Council races-from incorporation to today-and includes the winners and all the candidates of every race.

The first and last history book written about La Mirada is the iconic “La Mirada: From Rancho to City” by C.W. Bob Camp published in 1970.

“Reflections from McNally’s Mirror” has been dedicated to the late Jerome Oxman, community activist and founder of Oxman’s Surplus who passed away in February of this year at 97.

The book is now available for purchase at http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0123173050/Reflections-from-McNallys-Mirror.aspx