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How We Talked and Common Folks (Paperback)
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How We Talked and Common Folks (Paperback)
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Two of Verna Mae Slone's most beloved books--"How We Talked" and
"Common Folks"--are now available in a single edition. "How We
Talked" is a timeless piece of literature, a free-form combination
of glossary and memoir that uses native expressions to depict
everyday life in Caney Creek, Kentucky. In addition to phrases and
their meanings, the book contains sections on the customs and
wisdom of Slone's community, a collection of children's rhymes, and
stories and superstitions unique to Appalachia. More than just a
dictionary, "How We Talked" is a rich compendium of life "on
Caney," offering an understanding of the culture through the
distinctive speech of its people. Originally published in 1979,
"Common Folks" documents Slone's way of life in Pippa Passes,
Kentucky, and expands on such diverse topics as family pets, coal
mining, education, and marriage. Slone's firsthand account of this
unique heritage draws readers into her hill-circled community and
allows them to experience a lifestyle that is nearly forgotten.
Whether she is writing about traditional Appalachian customs like
folk medicine or about universal aspects of life such as a mother's
yearning for the little girl she never had, Slone's instinctive
sense of what matters most makes "Common Folks" a compelling
meditation on a legacy worth remembering. Published together for
the first time, "How We Talked "and "Common Folks "celebrate the
spirit of an acclaimed Appalachian writer.
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