Somewhere in Middle America

Somewhere in Middle America is a collection of thought pieced together by Midwest author Josef Bastian. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the author has gathered over twelve years worth of work surrounding the unique nature of Midwestern thought. Through the development of the body, mind, and spirit within this text, Mr. Bastian has shaped the sand and orange clay of the Great Lakes into a tangible, tactile form. In its final form, the book breathes life into the thoughts, images and dialects of the Midwest. By placing himself Somewhere in Middle America, the author asks his reader to consider their own sense of self, based upon the land in which they live and their eyes that look upon it.Bastian, Josef is the author of 'Somewhere in Middle America', published 2003 under ISBN 9781413702439 and ISBN 1413702430.