Country Life The Upper Midwest
Product Description
Country Life, the Upper Midwest contains 145 photographs, 18 ink pen drawings, and 15 poems orchestrated so as to take the reader on a journey into the country, into the rural life and values of which so many of us cherish and many more long for. Turn the pages and let your mind travel to a place where there is a scent of fresh turned soil, fresh cut hay, sounds of mourning doves, geese, ducks, and an un-obscured view of the northern lights, sunrises and sunsets.
Several of the poems contained within Country Life, the Upper Midwest include prayers of thanks and praise to our Lord. The poems are arranged among country life photographs and drawings. The poem arrangement is such that the first pomes are simply reflective of rural living but then the following poetry evolves into a deeper more spiritual thought process. Several of the last poems draw the reader into a right verses wrong inner struggle of a story or topic, then leave the reader pondering the similar challenges that we all face every day of our lives. The writer, believes that the majority of those living in the Upper Midwest readily relate to the Christian values that are reflected in his poetry, therefore he believes Christian value poetry has a rightful place in a book that reflects Upper Midwest culture. In November of 2009, South Dakota Governor M. Michael Rounds apparently agreed in a letter of appreciation regarding Country Life, the Upper Midwest when he wrote "The descriptions, photographs, art, and poetry certainly reflect rural life".
Dec 2009 Jill Page of frugalplus.com wrote in an online review of Country Life, The Upper Midwest "This is one “coffee table” book that I will hold dear for years to come!" The complete review can be read at http://frugalplus.com/country-life-the-upper-midwest-by-donald-bert-cullum-review-giveaway/
Oct 2009, Most Reverend Paul A. Zipfel Bishop of Bismarck Diocese writes the following after receiving a copy of Country Life the Upper Midwest; "I knew I had something of great worth in my hands. You have captured many memorable scenes through your camera, your skillful pen as well as your poetic heart that should speak to all who take time to drink of the beauty of our unique buildings, God's land and sky that you have managed to display with great artistry. It is clear that you are greatly gifted and that God will continue to make use of the many gifts he has given you."
October 2009, Upper Midwest Regional radio personality Trent Loos praised the book Country Life the Upper Midwest by Donald Bert Cullum on his radio show then read one of the poems from the book on his show heard in several states and two Canadian provinces.
Sept 2009, North Dakota Governor John Hoeven writes "Great Job!" expressing his appreciation of Country Life, The Upper Midwest by Donald Bert Cullum.
Oct 2009, McLean County Journal Editor Allan Tinker writes, "It is a book with something for everyone, even a little humor in the raccoons on the mailbox sketch, the cattle crossing photo, and babysitting daddy-style, and the word and phrase mental imagery of the ND state fair."
Born in Tennessee and having lived in 9 states, Guam and 16 cities, author and artist Donald Bert Cullum chose to live in and raise his family in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. In November 1988, Mr. Cullum moved back to Turtle Lake fulltime after living part time in Montana and has been living in Turtle Lake ever since, promoting country life in the upper Midwest as an option to those who want a simpler, quieter way of life. During this same time frame Mr. Cullum and his family has nearly accomplished the goal of traveling to all fifty states, thereby compiling additional life experiences to draw inspiration and comparison from. Currently Mr. Cullum is employed at nearby Great River Energy Coal Creek Station as a Control Room Operator, wife Diane is a school teacher.
At age 50 in November of 2009, married for almost 25 years, and with both children (Eddie and Tony) now in college, Mr. Cullum is able to spend more time pursuing his passion for the arts, resulting in this most recent accomplishment.
The book Country Life, the Upper Midwest is within weeks of being made available by the publisher to book stores around the world. In several weeks anybody will be able to use ISBN # 978-0-557-09603-9 to order copies from any bookstore if they do not already carry copies.
First edition autographed copies of Country Life, the Upper Midwest will still be available here.
Several of the poems contained within Country Life, the Upper Midwest include prayers of thanks and praise to our Lord. The poems are arranged among country life photographs and drawings. The poem arrangement is such that the first pomes are simply reflective of rural living but then the following poetry evolves into a deeper more spiritual thought process. Several of the last poems draw the reader into a right verses wrong inner struggle of a story or topic, then leave the reader pondering the similar challenges that we all face every day of our lives. The writer, believes that the majority of those living in the Upper Midwest readily relate to the Christian values that are reflected in his poetry, therefore he believes Christian value poetry has a rightful place in a book that reflects Upper Midwest culture. In November of 2009, South Dakota Governor M. Michael Rounds apparently agreed in a letter of appreciation regarding Country Life, the Upper Midwest when he wrote "The descriptions, photographs, art, and poetry certainly reflect rural life".
Dec 2009 Jill Page of frugalplus.com wrote in an online review of Country Life, The Upper Midwest "This is one “coffee table” book that I will hold dear for years to come!" The complete review can be read at http://frugalplus.com/country-life-the-upper-midwest-by-donald-bert-cullum-review-giveaway/
Oct 2009, Most Reverend Paul A. Zipfel Bishop of Bismarck Diocese writes the following after receiving a copy of Country Life the Upper Midwest; "I knew I had something of great worth in my hands. You have captured many memorable scenes through your camera, your skillful pen as well as your poetic heart that should speak to all who take time to drink of the beauty of our unique buildings, God's land and sky that you have managed to display with great artistry. It is clear that you are greatly gifted and that God will continue to make use of the many gifts he has given you."
October 2009, Upper Midwest Regional radio personality Trent Loos praised the book Country Life the Upper Midwest by Donald Bert Cullum on his radio show then read one of the poems from the book on his show heard in several states and two Canadian provinces.
Sept 2009, North Dakota Governor John Hoeven writes "Great Job!" expressing his appreciation of Country Life, The Upper Midwest by Donald Bert Cullum.
Oct 2009, McLean County Journal Editor Allan Tinker writes, "It is a book with something for everyone, even a little humor in the raccoons on the mailbox sketch, the cattle crossing photo, and babysitting daddy-style, and the word and phrase mental imagery of the ND state fair."
Born in Tennessee and having lived in 9 states, Guam and 16 cities, author and artist Donald Bert Cullum chose to live in and raise his family in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. In November 1988, Mr. Cullum moved back to Turtle Lake fulltime after living part time in Montana and has been living in Turtle Lake ever since, promoting country life in the upper Midwest as an option to those who want a simpler, quieter way of life. During this same time frame Mr. Cullum and his family has nearly accomplished the goal of traveling to all fifty states, thereby compiling additional life experiences to draw inspiration and comparison from. Currently Mr. Cullum is employed at nearby Great River Energy Coal Creek Station as a Control Room Operator, wife Diane is a school teacher.
At age 50 in November of 2009, married for almost 25 years, and with both children (Eddie and Tony) now in college, Mr. Cullum is able to spend more time pursuing his passion for the arts, resulting in this most recent accomplishment.
The book Country Life, the Upper Midwest is within weeks of being made available by the publisher to book stores around the world. In several weeks anybody will be able to use ISBN # 978-0-557-09603-9 to order copies from any bookstore if they do not already carry copies.
First edition autographed copies of Country Life, the Upper Midwest will still be available here.
