Tales of the North by Joseph Glines
Tales of the North is an 84-page memoir rooted in the rugged beauty and quiet intensity of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Through a collection of true stories, author Joseph Glines takes readers deep into the heart of small-town life, exploring moments of danger, faith, friendship, survival, and growth.
From near-death escapes on snow-covered backroads to reflections forged in silence and solitude, these stories capture the spirit of the North—wild, honest, and unforgettable. Each chapter stands alone, yet together they reveal a deeper message about where we come from, who we become, and how memories shape our lives.
Written with emotional clarity and grounded storytelling, this short read invites you to reflect on your own path while walking alongside a man who never forgot where he came from. It’s a tribute to small towns, strong roots, and the moments that define us.
Excerpt from the Book
The wind that night had a sound to it—one I hadn’t heard before. Not a howl, not a whisper. Something older. Something warning.
We were miles off the main road, somewhere between Iron County and nowhere. Snow was falling sideways, headlights doing nothing but lighting up the white like a blizzard curtain. I remember gripping the wheel and thinking, This is it.
But that’s how the North teaches you. Not with a lesson plan—but with a dare.
In the moments between control and chaos, you find out who you are. You either freeze up—or you hold steady and push through.
That night wasn’t the only one like it. Not the first. Not the last. It’s just one story in a book full of them—moments where the wild met the soul and both had something to say.
These stories don’t ask for attention. They’re quiet. Honest. Sometimes scarred. But they’re mine. And maybe—if you’ve ever loved a backroad, trusted your gut in a snowstorm, or watched the sky split open above a frozen lake—they’re yours too.
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