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The Shelley Irwin Show for 3-19-24

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American Eclipse, The Big Water: A History of Michigan’s Lower Au Sable River, Force of Nature, Tough Broad, and National Social Work Month.

The American Eclipse happens April 8th, Author David Baron gets us prepared. His book, American Eclipse, A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World. Where are the places to get the best experience? David shares the inside scoop.

We learn the history of the Lower Au Sable River. Michigan author, Renowned Nature Writer Thomas A Buhr presents The Big Water: A History of Michigan’s Lower Au Sable River. The book is described as a captivating exploration of one of Michigan’s most iconic waterways.

Force of Nature is a book for middle grade readers, a fictionalized telling of Rachel Carson’s life, naturalist, marine biologist and author of Silent Spring. This author of Force of Nature: A Novel of Rachel Carson is Ann Burg, a story with a call to action.

Tough Broad is the latest by Caroline Paul, from Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking, How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as we age. Caroline presents an arc of critical life blueprint reminding the reader of the importance of getting outside.

March is National Social Work Month, Hospice of Michigan's Julianna Katerberg discusses the role of a Social Worker, plus the specialization of care to provide guidance and connection to patients and families.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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