It Happened in Michigan: Stories of Events and People That Shaped Great Lakes State History - Paperback

by Colleen Burcar (Author)

True Tales from the Great Lakes State's Past--from the pageant of the Sault to a World Series that healed wounds

Michigan is one-of-a-kind. America's only two-part state, with dual peninsulas, it has been host to a medley of cultures. And, while these cultures have not always coexisted peacefully, Michigan has conquered its brushes with adversity to reunite stronger than ever. It Happened in Michigan goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Great Lakes State.

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Reading line: Extraordinary events and notable characters from Michigan's past From the first ship to sail the Great Lakes to one down-and-out football team's incredible comeback, It Happened in Michigan looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Great Lakes State. Uncover the unorthodox adoption process that led thousands of homeless children to seek a second chance at life with complete strangers. Read about the grueling, sometimes life-threatening work and incredible ingenuity required to construct the first two operational locks on the St. Mary's River. Relive the bizarre coronation and equally eccentric reign of Beaver Island's self-proclaimed "King of the Kingdom of God on Earth." Colleen Burcar has worked as a reporter and news anchor in radio, television, and newspapers for many years in the Detroit area. She is the author of Michigan Curiosities and You Know You're in Michigan When . . ., and proudly continues her life-long Michigan residence in Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Bryan Becker.

Author Biography

Colleen Burcar has worked as a reporter and news anchor in radio, television, and newspapers for many years in the Detroit area. She now works in media consulting, public relations, and freelance writing, while her voice continues to be heard in numerous commercials. She is the author of Michigan Curiosities and You Know You're in Michigan When . . . and shares her love of Michigan in speaking engagements across the state. The mother of a daughter, Kimberly, (now a transplant in Minnesota), Colleen proudly continues her life-long Michigan residence in Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Bryan Becker.