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Friday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Authors, Men's Health and Wellness Summit, Fit For You

Friday on Lake Effect:

Milwaukee native Sandy Tolan explains why he chose the compelling focus of his new book on a boy living in Palestine with a dream to make and share music with other children in his country. Wisconsin writer Michael Perry returns with a novel of rural proportions titled, "The Jesus Cow." Plus, why it’s important to attract more African American men to health professions, and a wellness coach explains the physical and mental issues she helps people overcome.

Guests:

  • Sandy Tolan, author of Children of the Stone: The Power of Music in a Hard Land
  • Michael Perry, author of The Jesus Cow
  • Eric Von, Brain, Brawn and Body
  • Jennifer Nickens, wellness coach

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