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Review: Like one of the other reviewers, I am from the area and have visited Postville many times over the last 20 or so years. I think Professor Bloom captures the issues of small town midwest life pretty well for someone from such the coast. I found the writing first-rate and compelling. I am not a fan of the so-called "new journalism" where the author is part of the story but this volume is one of the few exceptions. His interest in his heritage, as well as his profession drive the story along. Having read many articles in local papers on the topic, I think that Professor Bloom is far more objective in his reportage than may first appear. His book is far superior to the Iowa Public Television program on the Postville culture clash.
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