Download or read book Jack and Kitty s Christmas Feel Good Stories written by Kitty Norton and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a heartwarming world this holiday season with Jack and Kitty's Christmas Feel-Good Stories: Holidays in the Heartland. Perfect for anyone who cherishes soulful narratives, this collection brings you closer to the heart and soul of America's Heartland during the most magical time of the year. Experience the simple joys of childhood anew: a child's earnest prayer to baby Jesus, the anticipation of baking gingerbread cookies for Santa, and the endearing presence of a new family pet. These stories are your perfect companions for cozy nights by the fireplace, filling your heart with the joy and wonder of Christmas. But there's more. Discover the power of kindness in tales of unexpected generosity from strangers. Find hope and second chances in love that defy the odds. Journey to Bismarck, North Dakota, where a family's search for a lost pet blossoms into a heartwarming friendship. In Nebraska, witness a tearful, yet beautiful reunion between an estranged father and daughter at a soup kitchen. Travel back in time in Pella, Iowa, as a charming wooden horse toy tells a story of enchantment across generations. Each story in this collection is a testament to the enduring spirit of Christmas. From little Amelia's touching gift of her allowance to stories of bravery and holiday cheer, your soul will be uplifted with every turn of the page. Jack and Kitty's Christmas Feel-Good Stories: Holidays in the Heartland isn't just a book; it's an invitation to embrace the warmth, love, and miracles that define the holiday season. Perfect for gifting or as a treasured addition to your own holiday collection, these stories are sure to become a cherished part of your Christmas tradition. Let the magic of Christmas in the Heartland fill your home and heart.

Download or read book A Heartland Christmas Collection written by Gary Anderson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08-17 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midwestern humorist Gary Anderson's third book takes aim at the wide-ranging emotions of the Christmas season in this collection of short stories. From the insanity of the Christmas that brought a troop of clowns to the farm, to the poignancy of an old couple, recalling the most touching moment of their 60 Christmases together, this collection offers Anderson's unique reflections on both the hilarious and the touching sides of the holiday season. "Oh, that everyone would see what Christmas is really about! I long to have a simple Christmas, full of memories of family times and remembering why we celebrate Christmas. The commercialism has gotten to be too much. Thank you for a beautiful article. Run it again next year and maybe you can rid the world of some insanity!" -Traci Vujicich, syndicated columnist "I'm so excited about your articles! They just sparkle!" -Gloria Peck, Editor, Waterlines magazine "I'm always on the lookout for pieces that reflect solid values as well as a thoughtful writer-which you obviously are." -Linda Meehan, Editor, Country Heart magazine "You have a wonderful way with words." -Linda Radke, Managing Editor, Five Star Publications

Download or read book Christmas in the Heartland written by Marcia Adams and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1997-11-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowhere are the holidays celebrated with more spirit than in America's Heartland. Award-winning author Marcia Adams captures all the nostalgia and festivity of the Heartland's yuletide season with heirloom recipes and easy-to-make craft ideas that are sure to become treasured family traditions. From an intimate breakfast around the tree to a lavish open house party for friends, she highlights the rituals, foods, and special observances that make Christmas the most memorable time of the year for families everywhere.

Download or read book Thunder in the Heartland written by Thomas W. Schmidlin and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ohio can be a land of weather extremes. Bringing together data from government records, scientific studies, memoirs, diaries and newspapers, this study highlights 200 weather events from 1790 to the present which demonstrate extremes of rain, snow, storms and temperature.

Download or read book Christmas in the Heartland written by Dan Hughes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas in the Heartland is a heartwarming and often humorous holiday memoir from comedian and storyteller Dan Hughes. A self-professed Christmas historian, he shares with us stories of his holiday upbringing in the Midwest and how it shaped his formative and adult years while imparting little known details about the holiday itself and its observances. Did you know the celebration of Christmas was at one time outlawed here in this country. It's true. If you have ever wondered why we put up evergreen trees in our living rooms during December or where Santa Claus really comes from then read on. If you are looking for a feel-good book to bring in the holiday spirit, then Christmas in the Heartland was written for you.

Download or read book Czech Village New Bohemia History in the Heartland written by Dave Rasdal and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of Bohemians flocked to Cedar Rapids in search of a better life. Czech immigrants courageously overcame the difficult conditions of the local packinghouse and the challenge of creating a new home. They maintained a strong cultural identity with Czech music, literature and an undying dedication to family. In the wake of a devastating flood in 2008, the people of Czech Village and New Bohemia re-imagined traditional principles to forge a remarkable resurgence toward a promising future. Author Dave Rasdal travels from the Charles Bridge to the Bridge of Lions in a celebration of Czech heritage and history in Cedar Rapids.

Download or read book A Kansas City Christmas Cookbook written by Karen Adler and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heartland Joy A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 1 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridgett Rawlings is known in her small town of Prairie Rose, Iowa as The Bad Luck Widow. She just lost her father. Before that it was her second husband, and before that, her first. Every man Bridgett has ever loved has been killed on her family farm, but it is all she owns and the basis of her livelihood. It seems there is no escaping the curse laid upon her. So, when Shawn Barclay, the son of an old friend of her father’s, shows up to help on the farm, Bridgett tries to deter him. She explains the curse and how the town has shunned her. She tells him to go back to Arkansas, where he came from. But Shawn doesn’t believe in curses. When he looks at Bridgett, he sees a kind and thoughtful woman forced to endure incredible grief alone in a community that should be showering her with support. The least he can do is stay on the farm to help her. As they work alongside one another, Shawn begins to see Bridgett in a different light, as a woman of incredible strength with more capacity for love than anyone he has ever met, a woman he is falling in love with. Bridgett is falling for him too, but what if the locals are right? What if she is bad luck? She is not willing to risk Shawn’s life to prove them right. But will she be giving up a heartland of joy by not daring to prove them wrong? Listen to Jay Dyess bring this story to life - for FREE - on the SaywithJay channel on YouTube. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "Great start to a new series!" - Sandy ★★★★★ "Very inspirational with wonderful characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this one highly recommend it." - Lucia ★★★★★ "It amazes me how Jessie show her faith and give lesson in live and faith without effort. You fall in love with her characters, feel their struggles and make you want to be a better person, a better Christian." - Nati ★★★★★ "I just can’t say enough about this story. Jessie has created wonderful characters and a storyline that is filled with God’s love and blessings. It really touched my heart. Can’t wait for the next story." - Kathy ★★★★★ "This is a wonderful overtly Christian story. It's not just the town that thinks Bridget is cursed, but Shawn doesn't believe it. He knows God is in control. He's not scared away." - MaryEllen Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Mistletoe A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 8 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late one night Lincoln was delivering a yard decoration when he came upon a wild, unruly teenager throwing stones at the window of his neighbor’s house. He tackled the belligerent child and was about to call the cops when she informed him she was his neighbor’s sister who had been locked out of the house. Oops. Not the best beginning, but it gets worse when he accidentally walks into her house and accuses her of squatting in it. Annie has never trusted large men, and Lincoln has not only attacked her, but he’s thrown unfounded accusations of thievery at her as well. There is no way she’d ever fall in love with that man. Except The Snowstorm of the Century hits and the two of them are pitted against nature to try to save the elderly folks in their care. As they work together will they find out that sometimes first impressions are wrong? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "As with Jessie’s other books, the characters give real ways to follow God’s way to live our lives." - Topmom52 ★★★★★ "These two are so good together and just what the other one needs. I loved their story and can't wait for the next one. Jessie Gussman never disappoints. A really great Christain read" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "This is a sweet, clean romance filled with humor and faith. I highly recommend this inspirational romance and think you will enjoy it as much as I did." - S ★★★★★ "Jessie has written another awesome book about being selfless, thinking of others before ourselves, asking God to direct our paths before we do anything, and love. I recommend this book, this series and all of Jessie's books to everyone." - Carol ★★★★★ "Really sweet ending. One of my favorite couples." - Renee Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Stars A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 7 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2022-02-14 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After working beside her sisters for years on their Iowa farm, Meg McCartney finds herself alone, trying to do the work of three people. She’s never been one to mope around, but she’s lonely and tired and at the end of her rope – desperate enough to give serious thought to an offer that has come in for the farm…and for her. Farris Warner has spent the last ten years fighting. Fighting the cancer that took his wife’s life, leaving him a widower with four small children. Fighting the government as it took the farm that had been in his family for eight generations through eminent domain for a new airport. Fighting to keep his sanity as he tried to work his farm, raise his kids and keep up with lawyers and doctors and teachers and schools. He’s desperate. Desperate enough that when an old buddy makes an outrageous suggestion…he’s ready to take him up on it. Can two down-on-their-luck strangers take the pieces of their lives and make something beautiful out of them? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/SaywithJay Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "Oh my goodness! Meg deserved to find the best man, and she certainly did." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I love all of Jessie's books. She tells heartwarming stories with just the right amount of romance. Trials that are worked out through prayer. People that grow to love each other in the very best way." - Mary ★★★★★ "Another enjoyable story by Jessie. I’m already looking forward to the next in this series! I love the families and the inclusion of God and how inspiring life can be with him in your life." - Kathy ★★★★★ "A great read a book showing God’s compassion even when we don’t see it. But no matter what we endure His compassions fail not" - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "Laughter, love, and peace embedded in every page. Wonderful read!" - Sharon Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Giving A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 5 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s dating one sister and falling for the other. Originally diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, Esther MacCartney is frustrated because she’s been bedridden for months and doctors can’t tell her if she’ll ever be well again. The only person who’s visited her regularly is her sister’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Monroe. He makes her laugh and treats her like he enjoys her company. But her sister has a job offer off the farm and Esther is afraid Monroe will propose to get her to stay. Monroe Hutchison is spending the winter in Prairie Rose, Iowa, and thinking about settling there permanently. The MacCartney sister that’s he’s been kind of dating would make an excellent farmer’s wife, but it’s her younger sister, Esther, who makes him laugh. He enjoys her company and sometimes forgets that she never gets up from the couch and could never handle the rigorous life of a farmer’s wife. If he kisses one, can he forget about the other? But which sister does he want to kiss? Will Esther ever get better? Could Monroe sacrifice the dream he’s had since childhood to be able to care for the sister who captivates him? Or will he be like everyone else and overlook her charm because of her sickness? They’re all wrong for each other, but why does being together feel so right? Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "I love Jessie Gussman's books. She knows how to keep readers interested until the end." - Kimberly ★★★★★ "I loved everything about this story. It’s so much more than a romance." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed all the beautiful Spiritual encouragement worked into this story line." - T. Quinn ★★★★★ "This book really spoke to me about reactions when life doesn't go the way I think it should." - Di ★★★★★ "A beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Jessie developed the characters so well that they really seem real." - Kindle Reader Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Gold A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 4 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her husband walks out, leaving her with three small children, Shelby isn't interested in romance. She just wants her roof to not leak and the furnace to work. Keene Emmerson is ready to settle down, but he's not expecting to find love in a single wide trailer amidst the chaos of kids and construction and a pair of September sky blue eyes. When Keene volunteers to take some Christmas gifts out to Shelby's place and help put an addition on her trailer, he doesn't expect to start falling for the down-on-her-luck single mother. He's only thinking he'll spread a little Christmas cheer and do a good deed or two. But when a snowstorm collapses Shelby's roof and forces them together for the holidays, he realizes he's falling for the woman who swore never to marry again. Can he convince her that a good man is worth risking her heart for? Listen to the talented voice actor, Jay Dyess, bring this book - and many of Jessie's other books - to life on the YouTube channel Say with Jay for FREE. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "This story touched my heart. " - Bets ★★★★★ "This story was such a pleasure to read." - Terry ★★★★★ "This story is full of family and faith and friendship and love. It’s a cozy story to curl up with. These characters will make you feel all warm and happy." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "Very insightful. You will cherish the time reading it💞" - Terri ★★★★★ "At last a real live love story with the gory bits the insecurities and the truth of a good relationship." - Amazon Customer Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Romance A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 3 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elias Emerson has worked hard and become a successful businessman. Fellow businesswoman Catherine Hutchison has been with him, helping him, all his adult life, but he’s never really paid attention to her. She's just there. Never noticed how much she did for him behind the scenes. How much she lifted him up and made him better. How much she sacrificed to give him the support and encouragement he needed. Until she announces that she’s quitting her job and moving away from Prairie Rose. Catherine Hutchison has spent almost two decades working with Elias knowing he often took her presence and help for granted, but she considered him a friend and believed in him. Friends don't keep score. Maybe she had a crush on him in high school, but he’d never returned her feelings and they’d remained friends and business partners. His family was family to her, too. Now, she’s facing the test of her life and needs to move closer to family. Except Elias has a perfect solution she’d never considered. Can two friends become more with the help of a crazy family and a Christmas miracle? Listen to the incredible Jay Dyess bring this - and many of Jessie's other books - to beautiful life in audio on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "This story is full of family drama and offers great examples of how not to communicate, but in the end — well, I will let you read it for yourself. And you definitely should read this story." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "This story was such a pleasure to read." - Terry ★★★★★ "I enjoy all of Jessie Gussman's books. I can always count on a great Christian read that makes me think." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "A simple, sweet, realistic romance." - Mandy ★★★★★ "This story is an example of 'you don't know what you've got until it's gone.'" - Ballet in AK Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Heartland Gold Heartland Giving Heartland Holidays Heartland Stars Heartland Mistletoe Heartland Faith

Download or read book Christmas in America written by Peter Guttman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Edition of Peter Guttman's Dazzling Photographic Treasury of Holiday Lights and Celebrations Nothing reminds us of the good things in life—family, friendship, food, and good cheer—more than Christmas. With stunning images and illuminating text, award-winning photographer Peter Guttman offers a dazzling overview of the wintry landscapes, traditions, ceremonies, spectacles, and pastimes of the holiday season throughout the United States. Delve into the landscapes and streetscapes of Christmas in America and you can almost smell the frosted scent of snow-covered pines, of chestnuts roasting, and of family meals being shared. In the East, we find the spirit of the season in a cozy Vermont country inn, or an “army of elves” in a Philadelphia parade, or the sweeping grace of the sugar plum fairies in the Nutcracker Suite. In the heartland, we dogsled through a crystal wilderness in Minnesota and discover blazing bonfires in Louisiana. The snowy cliffs of the Grand Canyon, steam trains weaving high amongst the Rockies, the textured pueblos of New Mexico, the almost heavenly night sky of Utah’s Monument Valley, and the indescribable glazed beauty of Yosemite reflect the West. Like the holiday season itself, Christmas in America is a treasure.

Download or read book Heartland Holidays A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 6 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Candace McClosky thought the billionaire tycoon actually loved her and would help her save her family’s ranch. She fancied herself in love for the first time in her life. She was a fool. Now she’s stuck with even more problems and, as the oldest, she feels responsible for helping her sisters and saving their ranch. So…she comes up with a desperate plan and pitches it to an even more desperate cowboy. Jefferson Connelly is happy his brother fell in love, but he isn’t interested in having his life upended by matters of the heart. When a woman he barely knows makes him the craziest offer he’s ever heard of he’s at the point in his life where he finds himself actually thinking it might not be a bad deal. And he’s willing to do a good deed. For a ranch. He wasn’t expecting God to use a tiny baby and a sullen teen to teach him the eternal lessons he needed in order to be a good husband. Will he allow God’s refining fire to make him better? Or will he become bitter? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "A heartwarming story that captivated me from the beginning. I love how Jessie Gussman blends bible and God into these characters lives." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "A wonderful story about finding love in spite of the mistakes we make and the chances we take without consulting God. But in the end He is still in control" - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "I love Jessie Gussman’s books. She is such a great author, clean, romantic stories with real life relevant themes." - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "Jessie has written a wonderful story and teaches us about living on a farm, working on a farm crew, being selfless, open-heart surgery, and committing to your marriage vows. I recommend this book and series as well as all of Jessie's books to everyone who loves good, clean, Christian romances." - Carol ★★★★★ "Heartland Holidays is a story that will touch your heart." - M.K. Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Heartland Cheer A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 2 written by Jessie Gussman and published by Jessie Gussman. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They got married in secret then her prison sentence came between them. Can they recapture what they once had? Braxton Emmerson was born and bred in the heartland. He loves his farm and his family, but he was willing to give it all up for the woman who stole his heart. But she didn’t want to give up her career and insisted on keeping their romance a secret. But then her business partner doubled crossed her and she ended up with a prison sentence for tax evasion. Now she’s out and she’s much wiser. Family is more important than her career. Unfortunately, she’d hurt Braxton deeply and the only reason he’s coming to see her is to give their daughter a Christmas with her mom. Will two weeks and a little Christmas cheer be enough to help them see they’ve always been meant for each other? Listen to the incredible Jay Dyess bring this, and many of Jessie's other books, to beautiful life in audio on the YouTube Channel Say with Jay here: https://youtu.be/GCUhyT0qqYI Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "How much is one person willing to give up for another? What is the cost of true love? This is one book you will enjoy as you read the life, adventures, and love between Braxton and Krista." - Nancy ★★★★★ "Wow that was an awesome story, truly loved the book. Braxton and Krista’s story was 100% a true love story." - Lorraine ★★★★★ "No one writes a better second chance romance than Jessie Gussman." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "Jessie's characters are so believable that you feel like you've been friends forever. This is another story where true love overcomes difficult situations." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "A heart-warming story about sacrificing what the world considers success for the happiness that only family can bring." - Ballet in AK Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Download or read book Lessons from the Heartland written by Barbara J. Miner and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Miner’s story of Milwaukee is filled with memorable characters . . . explores with consummate skill the dynamics of race, politics, and schools in our time.” —Mike Rose, author of The Mind at Work Weaving together the racially fraught history of public education in Milwaukee and the broader story of hypersegregation in the rust belt, Lessons from the Heartland tells of a city’s fall from grace—and its chance for redemption in the twenty-first century. A symbol of middle American working-class values, Wisconsin—and in particular urban Milwaukee—has been at the forefront of a half century of public education experiments, from desegregation and “school choice” to vouchers and charter schools. This book offers a sweeping narrative portrait of an all-American city at the epicenter of public education reform, and an exploration of larger issues of race and class in our democracy. The author, a former Milwaukee Journal reporter whose daughters went through the public school system, explores the intricate ways that jobs, housing, and schools intersect, underscoring the intrinsic link between the future of public schools and the dreams and hopes of democracy in a multicultural society. “A social history with the pulse and pace of a carefully crafted novel and a Dickensian cast of unforgettable characters. With the eye of an ethnographer, the instincts of a beat reporter, and the heart of a devoted mother and citizen activist, Miner has created a compelling portrait of a city, a time, and a people on the edge. This is essential reading.” —Bill Ayers, author of Teaching Toward Freedom “Eloquently captures the narratives of schoolchildren, parents, and teachers.” —Library Journal