New Jersey State of MindNo state has been so frequently mocked, maligned, or misunderstood as New Jersey. Yet the state is filled with amazing places and people who rarely receive the media attention they deserve. For the past twenty years Star Ledger columnist Peter Genovese has been one of the rare voices singing the praises of his states hidden wonders and gritty charms. For this new book, Genovese spent months scouring the state for rich stories and fascinating