Redbirds: Memories from the South (Panther)
A vivid account of growing up as "poor white trash" in the race-torn rural South of the 1960s, with an alcoholic and largely absent father, an extraordinarily strong mother and a younger brother drawn... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1860463975
ISBN13:9781860463976
Release Date:May 1999
Publisher:Harvill Pr
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Authentic America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
So often the South is the subject of shock-horror redneck tales, overblown gothic drama or mint julep marinated romance. By way of contrast, Rick Bragg's writing is illuminating and compassionate, but there's no sentimentality or slush to wade through. Bragg is a journalist who has won the privilege of roaming his territory in a way many journalists would (...) for, but few could emulate. (Which is why virtually none get to do this kind of thing.) Redbirds is a perfect antidote - particularly for a foreigner - to the America portrayed by Hollywood. Its rare authority and authenticity makes it a must-read and memorable book.
Authentic America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
So often the South is the subject of shock-horror redneck tales, overblown gothic drama or mint julep marinated romance. By way of contrast, Rick Bragg's writing is illuminating and compassionate, but there's no sentimentality or slush to wade through. Bragg is a journalist who has won the privilege of roaming his territory in a way many journalists would kill for, but few could emulate. (Which is why virtually none get to do this kind of thing.) Redbirds is a perfect antidote - particularly for a foreigner - to the America portrayed by Hollywood. Its rare authority and authenticity makes it a must-read and memorable book.
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