Diversions - February 2007

A Firefly in the Night: A Son of the Middle West
by Patrick Irelan, 66BA, 74MA
Patrick Irelan finds the extraordinary in everyday life. In A Firefly in the Night: A Son of the Middle West, the author uses his gift for storytelling to tap into both the comedy and heartbreak of ordinary Midwestern existence.

"The Daily Palette"
http://research-intermedia.art.uiowa.edu/dp
A stark tree stands alone in the middle of an expansive prairie, dwarfed below a giant blue sky and low-lying clouds. Farther along, fabric in hues of gray and beige weave together for a striking abstract display, while an intricate mural of Chinese calligraphy transports viewers to the Far East.

The Secrets We Keep
A UI alumna's best-selling debut novel shows how one well-intentioned lie can lead to decades of loss and heartache.