“An absorbing and compelling story of how two long-time rivals put aside their profound political differences in order to preserve the Union.”

Professor John Stauffer, Harvard University

Revives the story of the most significant labor dispute in American history that helped usher in national prosperity with the rust belt as its industrial engine.

“Entertaining, informative, appealing, charming, and a thoroughly compelling read from first page to last.”

Midwest Book Review

“Raw and vibrant, Nothin' But Blue Skies sings the Rust Belt blues.”

Richard C. Longworth, author of Caught in the Middle: America's Heartland in the Age of Globalism

“How To Speak Midwestern is a fascinating read, whether you hail from WOWOland, the UP, Cereal City, or Baja Minnesota.”

Chicagoist

“Captures a slice of North Americana with the precision of a Walker Evans photograph, and sentences worthy of John McPhee.”

Neal Pollack, author of Alternadad

“A fine survey of how local Chicago politics shaped Obama.”

Midwest Book Review

"Immensely readable account, by a brutally honest writer ... a gambler’s book that is well worth a punt."

The Racing Post