Blizzards, drought, fire, floods, hail, tornadoes, and wind are the violent forces of nature that define extreme living in the upper Midwest. In View From the Edge, Warren Swier opens a door into the hearts of those who live in rural America and eloquently exposes the complexity of their character. He offers a glimpse into the joys and struggles that farmers incur while planting and harvesting a crop, which run parallel to the delights and challenges that parents encounter while raising a family. Warren also details the endearing essence of small-town life and reveals the moral fiber of rural people. Farm folks, rural residents, and urban dwellers alike will laugh and cry and, in the end, see the raw beauty of this View From the Edge.