by Rick Bragg
First published 2015
Rick Bragg turns his keen eye to the American South in this collection of essays spanning over a decade of observations. The New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner examines what makes the region distinct, from his home state of Alabama to Louisiana's Cajun territories and the Gulf Coast. Bragg writes with wry humor about Southern obsessions like college football and fishing, regional foods including mayonnaise and spoonbread, and the simple pleasure of catching fish. He explores themes of home, place, and spirit while capturing the South's varied landscapes and cultures. Many essays appear here for the first time, written specifically for this volume. Bragg delivers an entertaining look at Southern life that will resonate with readers who know the region intimately or simply appreciate skillful writing about American places and traditions.
Genres: essays, american, 21st-century, americana
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: slice-of-life
Setting: Alabama, Louisiana, Gulf Coast
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · TI Inc. Books