Author : Scott McClanahan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1953387470
Crapalachia: a Biography of a Place by Scott McClanahan Pdf
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.