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This introduction will provide a quick glimpse on our group’s enthusiasm as we embark on a journey through Michael Perry literature. Coming into the book each group member has a different perspective and interest level. Kenzie choose to read this book because she enjoys smaller stories that collectively have a bigger and deeper meaning. She looks forward to discovering this through analytically voyaging deep into the pages. Stephen wrote this book down as his first choice due to the setting. Being able to relate to the surroundings is an aspect of the book which he most looks forward reading. Mitchell is reading this book due to the action and the excitement of firefighting. He enjoys a good action piece. Finally Moira, choose this book above all the rest because the blurb on the back caught her eye, and reading the summary sparked her reading “bug”.
Being that all of the members of our group have grown up in the Midwest – more specifically in the northern Midwest – we are able to relate to the values of small town America and the family traditions of growing up on the farm. We however, did not have any pervious knowledge pertaining to the book nor the author. We also didn’t have any specific knowledge regarding firefighting tactics and EMT basics.
One bias, we as a group can attributed to the book, as well as a common misconception shared by many, would be that a small town such as New Auburn – where the book is set – is populated by a myriad of uneducated farmers who are out of touch with mainstream society. Readers could also assume that little is occurring in a small town however, we hope, and believe based off the information on the back cover, that this book will provide a plurality of counter examples, to this particular misconstruction of small town USA.
Our group, as a whole, feels that we are open individuals and so we accepted the book, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to embrace new knowledge and viewpoints.
Sources
· For Information on the current New Auburn Fire Department check out their website at
http://www.firedepartments.net/Wisconsin/NewAuburn/NewAuburnAreaFireDepartment.html
FireDepartments.net - USA Fire Departments | Visit Firedepartments.net." New Auburn
Area Fire Department. 2009. Web. 8 May 2011.
· To get more information on EMT training, or how to become a certified EMT, Click the link below.
"EMT Training." EMT Training. Web. 8 May 2011.
· Want to become a volunteer firefighter? Find out how by clicking the link.
"How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter." Volunteer Fire Departments & Firefighters | VolunteerFD. FireRescue1, 2008. Web. 8 May 2011.
· Listen and watch Michael Perry in Action! Check out the site listed below to watch his appearance on the History Chanel.
http://www.history.com/videos/firefighter-mike-perry-discusses-his-career#firefighter-mike-perry-discusses-his-career
"Firefighter Mike Perry Discusses His Career — History.com Video." History.com — History
Made Every Day — American & World History. History Chanel, 2011. Web. 8 May
2011.
· Hey, who wants to take an arguable amazing vacation to New Auburn? Learn why you should pack your bags and hit the road for Perry’s hometown.
http://www.wistravel.com/cities_in_wisconsin/new_auburn_wisconsin/
"New Auburn Wisconsin." Wisconsin's #1 Information Website for Hotels, Waterparks,
Resorts, Maps, Events around the State, Attractions in Wisconsin, Biking, Golfing
, Skiing, Indoor Waterparks and Much More. Check out Our Newsletter, "Around
Wisconsin". Ad-Link Web Soultions, 2011. Web. 8 May 2011. Farming Life in
Wisconsin
· To get more information on the history of farming in Wisconsin with tons of great links to related articles check out the Wisconsin Historical Society.
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/tp-061/-
"Farming and Rural Life." Wisconsin Historical Society. Wisconsin Historical Society, 2011.
Web. 8 May
2011.
· Why not learn more about the author? Check out his blog the Sneezing Cow or, Check out his Facebook and become his fan/ friend.
Perry, Michael. "Michael Perry- Author, Humorist, Singer/Songwriter." SneezingCow.com.
World Press, 2011. Web. 8 May 2011.
Perry, Michael. "Michael Perry." Facebook. Facebook, 2011. Web. 7 May 2011.
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· Yep! Michael Perry is pretty interesting, read some of his background in this biography by clicking the link below.
http://www.harpercollins.com/author/microsite/About.aspx?authorid=19989-
Drummond, Ree. "About the Author." HarperCollins Publishers. HarperCollinsPublisher,
2010. Web. 8 May 2011.
