Bittersweet Appalachia
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Bittersweet Appalachia
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Author : Jillayne Reitzel
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-01-05
Bittersweet Appalachia written by Jillayne Reitzel and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-05 with categories.
A group of bittersweet stories, both heartbreaking and heartwarming, depicting life and its struggles in the Appalachian mountains where love, family and endurance are simply the way things are.
Decorative Plants Of Appalachia
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Author : Thomas Charles Nelson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Decorative Plants Of Appalachia written by Thomas Charles Nelson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Botany, Economic categories.
Bittersweet Grace
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Author : Percy Pendergrass
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2010-12-29
Bittersweet Grace written by Percy Pendergrass and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The silence of grace intertwines within this anecdotal review from Percy, a child born to divorced parents in rural Appalachia in the early 1940s. World War II is coming to an end, and a fear of communism smothers his community as they struggle to maintain their dignity to endure everyday living. He is encompassed by a strong spiritual family and adults friends who give encouragement and advice. However, Percys perception of himself is tattered and broken from guilt. Many children have these unfounded guilts, which are very real. The perceptions of a child are always different from those of others who witness the same events. This narrative of nonfiction gives Percy freedom to cradle his own perceptions of his truth through the muddy journey as a young boy slaying his own dragons with bittersweet victories. Percys confidants have diverse backgrounds. Mr. Billingsley is his mentor in religious matters when blood family doesnt fit the needs of the moment. Dude is a mans man who gives all the worldly advice a boy should have. Doc is the intellectual coach for encouragement for loftier youth dreams. Walker serves as the back-seat driver to challenge and humble Percy at every turn. Walkers personality develops Percys embryo of benevolence to find a meaningful expression. Because of the historic nature of the book, seasoned citizens can use it to reminisce with their children and grandchildren and others in their circle. Teenagers may read the book and get a glimpse into the past and be consoled that they are not alone with their demons. Grade-school children can easily read the book for entertainment because of the youthful language. People of faith may find hope within to be their victory and be encouraged by circumstances that surround the limited Bible verses. Tom, Dick, Harry, Sally, and Betty can just pick up the book and read for pure pleasure. Percys grade-school education began in a one-room schoolhouse in southern Appalachia, which he attended during grades one thru six. The fear of communism permeated his rural community. Rich in Christian ethics and tenacity, Percy achieved his masters degree and worked as a soil conservationist. He retired on Sand Mountain, Alabama.
Appalachian Ecocriticism And The Paradox Of Place
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Author : Laura Wright
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2023-05-01
Appalachian Ecocriticism And The Paradox Of Place written by Laura Wright and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-01 with Nature categories.
Ecocriticism and Appalachian studies continue to grow and thrive in academia, as they expand on their foundational works to move in new and exciting directions. When researching these areas separately, there is a wealth of information. However, when researching Appalachian ecocriticism specifically, the lack of consolidated scholarship is apparent. With Appalachian Ecocriticism and the Paradox of Place, editors Jessica Cory and Laura Wright have created the only book-length scholarly collection of Appalachian ecocriticism. Appalachian Ecocriticism and the Paradox of Place is a collection of scholarly essays that engage environmental and ecocritical theories and Appalachian literature and film. These essays, many from well-established Appalachian studies and southern studies scholars and ecocritics, engage with a variety of ecocritical methodologies, including ecofeminism, ecospiritualism, queer ecocriticism, and materialist ecocriticism, to name a few. Adding Appalachian voices to the larger ecocritical discourse is vital not only for the sake of increased diversity but also to allow those unfamiliar with the region and its works to better understand the Appalachian region in a critical and authentic way. Including Appalachia in the larger ecocritical community allows for the study of how the region, its issues, and its texts intersect with a variety of communities, thus allowing boundless possibilities for learning and analysis.
Appalachia
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Appalachia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Appalachian Region categories.
Appalachian Images In Folk And Popular Culture
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Author : W. K. McNeil
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Release Date : 1995
Appalachian Images In Folk And Popular Culture written by W. K. McNeil and has been published by Univ. of Tennessee Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
A compilation of articles and essays from the past 130 years on the character and spirit of Appalachian culture, organized according to four major periods in the awareness of Appalachian culture. Essays covering Kentucky feuds, moonshining, handcrafts, dietary habits, and religion include introductions and editorial commentary. This second edition includes an article on the cultural ramifications of "Appalachian" television programs.
Appalachian Daughter
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Author : Helen Ayers
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2006-04-14
Appalachian Daughter written by Helen Ayers and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-14 with Family & Relationships categories.
Appalachian Daughter-35987 Not since the Dust Bowl days of the 30's have so many residents of one area of our great country migrated to another in search of a better way of life. The sturdy ancestors of this group had followed Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap a century or more before and were ready to follow their leaders to a new life elsewhere. Appalachian Daughter was written to chronicle the exodus of a number of leading families from the Pine and Black Mountain areas of Eastern Kentucky. Collectively, these mountains are known simply as the "Cumberlands" andform a section of the Appalachian Mountain Range. After the Second World War, the area was so poverty stricken many of the mountaineers left their homes for fertile Southern Indiana farms or went on to cities such as Chicago, Detroit and Cincinnati in search of factory jobs. Coal mining was the only job available in Eastern Kentucky. When the mine operators refused to budge on employee welfare or safety issues, the leaders decided to abandon the only profession they knew and start their lives anew in other places. This story tells of one of those families who migrated and their struggles for acceptance. It attempts to show the impact of this migration on Indiana and other states. It also shows the dismal prospects of those left behind, prospects that would require fifty years to mend. The area would not heal untilit had produced, reared and educated new leaders to take the place of those who left. This story is about my family. I hope you enjoy reading of our exploits.
Healing Appalachia
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Author : Al Fritsch
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2007-05-11
Healing Appalachia written by Al Fritsch and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-11 with Architecture categories.
Healing Appalachia is a practical guide for environmentally conscious residents of Appalachia and beyond. It is also the first book to apply “appropriate technology,” or the most basic technology that can effectively achieve the desired result, to this specific region. Authors Al Fritsch and Paul Gallimore have performed over 200 environmental resource assessments in thirty-three states. They bring this knowledge to bear as they examine thirty low-cost, people-friendly, and environmentally benign appropriate technologies that can be put to work today in Appalachia. They discuss such issues as renewable energy and energy conservation, food preservation and gardening, forest management, land use, transportation, water conservation, proper waste disposal, and wildlife protection. They pay close attention to the practicality of each technique according to affordability, ease of use, and ecological soundness. Their subjects range from solar home heating to greenhouses, from aquaculture to compost toilets, from organic gardening to wildlife restoration and enhancement, and from solar cars to microhydropower facilities. Their discussions of each topic benefit from the knowledge gained from thirty years of practical experience at environmental demonstration centers and public interest and educational organizations. Each section of the book includes details on construction and maintenance, as well as resources for locating further information, making this an essential volume for everyone who cares about the future of Appalachia.
Appalachian Mettle
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Author : Paul Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Savage Press
Release Date : 1997-03
Appalachian Mettle written by Paul Bennett and has been published by Savage Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-03 with Indians of North America categories.
Magical Realism. A summer outing turns into a mystic journey through the bowels of the Northern Wisconsin. Indian spirituality. New Age connotations. Dreams elements and just plain fun reading that takes the reader to unusual psychic places.
The Road To Bittersweet
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Author : Donna Everhart
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Books
Release Date : 2017-12-26
The Road To Bittersweet written by Donna Everhart and has been published by Kensington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-26 with Fiction categories.
Set in the Carolinas in the 1940s, The Road to Bittersweet is a beautifully written, evocative account of a young woman reckoning not just with the unforgiving landscape, but with the rocky emotional terrain that leads from innocence to wisdom. For fourteen-year-old Wallis Ann Stamper and her family, life in the Appalachian Mountains is simple and satisfying, though not for the tenderhearted. While her older sister, Laci—a mute, musically gifted savant—is constantly watched over and protected, Wallis Ann is as practical and sturdy as her name. When the Tuckasegee River bursts its banks, forcing them to flee in the middle of the night, those qualities save her life. But though her family is eventually reunited, the tragedy opens Wallis Ann’s eyes to a world beyond the creek that’s borne their name for generations. Carrying what’s left of their possessions, the Stampers begin another perilous journey from their ruined home to the hill country of South Carolina. Wallis Ann’s blossoming friendship with Clayton, a high diving performer for a traveling show, sparks a new opportunity, and the family joins as a singing group. But Clayton’s attention to Laci drives a wedge between the two sisters. As jealousy and betrayal threaten to accomplish what hardship never could—divide the family for good—Wallis Ann makes a decision that will transform them all in unforeseeable ways . . .