Crapalachia: a Biography of a Place
Author | : Scott McClanahan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 1953387470 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781953387479 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Crapalachia: A Biography of a Place is a portrait of Scott McClanahan's formative years, coming of age in rural West Virginia, during a stretch of time where he was deeply influenced by his Grandma Ruby and Uncle Nathan, who suffered from cerebral palsy. Peopled by colorful characters and their quirky stories, Crapalachia: A Biography of a Place interweaves oral folklore and area history, providing an ambitious and powerful snapshot of overlooked Americana. Beyond the artistry, there is an optimism, a genuine love for people and the past and memories. Even more, there is a grasp to bridge the disconnect between reader and writer, for McClanahan's stories to bind us closer to one another.