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Linda Scott DeRosier’s memoir traces her journey from a childhood on a feather‑bed in her grandmother’s log house in eastern Kentucky to a career in academia. Her narrative paints an Appalachian world of close‑knit families, spontaneous visits, and shared chores, illustrating the deep roots of language, memory, and tradition that remain with her long after she leaves the hills. The book examines relationships, the weight of choice, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self while honoring the customs that sustained her throughout life.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Linda Scott DeRosier
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