Jim Reese Volgorde van de boeken

Ride shotgun down the back-roads of the Great Plains as Jim Reese becomes Willy the Wildcat at a small Division II school and drives a tractor into an outbuilding during his first week on the job. He immerses himself in the lives of strangers, friends, family, and prisoners, sometimes discovering unsettling truths. Travel to San Quentin prison, where he asks tough questions, and explore teenage angst at a Midwest skating rink. Reese, born in Iowa and raised in Omaha, captures the disparity between urban and rural America through sympathetic, comic, and serious perspectives on the people he encounters. His essays reflect the zeitgeist of the time, allowing readers to join him on his journey to find his place in the world. As a wandering minstrel and author of four acclaimed poetry collections, Reese offers a humorous yet critical view of himself and his surroundings. The collection invites readers to engage with the unique landscapes and cultures of the Midwest, blending humor and heart in a way that resonates deeply. Reese’s honest and vivid storytelling brings to life the complexities of small-town life, making each moment relatable and meaningful. Through his eyes, the heartland becomes a living, breathing entity filled with stories waiting to be told.