In the Middle of the Middle West: Literary Nonfiction from the Heartland

The 42 essays in this collection take their inspiration from the Midwest-not just from its physical terrain but from its emotional terrain as well. They come from writers of diverse backgrounds: poets, novelists, filmmakers, and journalists; some who came and stayed, some who came and left, and some who were born and raised in this place. The essays revolve generally around issues of conflict between place and identity, and the theme of diversity-be it religious, sexual, racial, artistic, cultural, occupational, or geographical-runs throughout. Writers featured in this collection include Maxine Chernoff, Stuart Dybek, Michael Martone, Cris Mazza, James McManus, Scott Russell Sanders, Mary Swander, and many others of national reputation.

Author: Nocontributor
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 11/06/2003
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.10w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780253216571

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/15/2004 pg. 126

About the Author

Becky Bradway is the author of Pink Houses and Family Taverns (IUP, 2002). Her essays have appeared in DoubleTake; E: The Environmental Journal; North American Review; Troika; and elsewhere. She lives in Normal, Illinois.