Bøker av John Mauk

In the heart of the Midwest, Lead Belly's, a rowdy Toledo bar, becomes an unlikely sanctuary for a group of wayward servers, cooks, and carousers, as they grapple with their own desires for stability and purpose amidst a backdrop of hardcore revelry, secrecy, and struggle. "Where All Things Flatten" is a gripping novel-in-stories that spans twenty-six years, shedding light on the tumultuous lives of these stridently working-class individuals who, against their own will, find solace and connection in a world of raucous desperation.

Showing learners that the act of writing is connected to everyday living, this book emphasizes invention while helping writers rediscover concepts, uncover meaning, and rethink the world around them.

Beginning with overarching strategies for critical thinking and ending with interactive outlines that guide users into greater development and organization, this title provides key methods for users to think critically and powerfully.