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Appalachia

luvs2sing

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4. I spent a lot of time in rural eastern Kentucky..

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2020, 11:01 AM

May 2020

when I was a teenager and young adult, and while I was born and raised in Ohio, my roots run deep into Appalachia. All I had to do was listen to people talk about Hillbilly Elegy to know it was one man’s memoir and not an accurate portrayal of a culture. I look forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing!

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"What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia," By Elizabeth Catte, Book Review [View all] appalachiablue May 2020 OP

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Eliz. Catte is an excellent writer, I also need to get her book. appalachiablue May 2020 #3

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I spent a lot of time in rural eastern Kentucky.. luvs2sing May 2020 #4

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