Nothin' But Blue Skies

"Nothin' but Blue Skies" explores the history of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, highlighting its rise as a major manufacturing hub during and after World War II, followed by decades of prosperity and subsequent decline. Through storytelling and reportage, the book chronicles the area's industrial growth, environmental challenges, economic shifts, and efforts at renewal. Renowned writer Edward McClelland provides a nuanced look at the Rust Belt's transformation and hopes for its rebirth.