Rory Stewart's 'Middleland' Essay Collection Hailed as a Quiet Triumph

Rory Stewart, who used to be a politician and now has a popular podcast, has a new book called 'Middleland.'

It's a collection of short articles he wrote for a local newspaper while he was a Member of Parliament.

Even though he wrote them late at night, people think they are really good.

The articles talk about the beautiful countryside, history, and some of the problems he dealt with as a politician, like a plan to build windmills.

He also wrote about how hard it is to be a politician, saying it's an 'impossible job.'

Because he was a good writer, even people who don't know the area can enjoy his stories.

The book shows he really cared about the place he represented.