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Words have always had the power to change the world.
“Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself.”
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“Never let it be said that dialect is a reflection of intellect.
On the contrary, it is a reflection of the deep traditional values of a culture that respects family, God, and a
language system above everything else. I give thanks to my maker that I’m a Southern woman.”
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On the contrary, it is a reflection of the deep traditional values of a culture that respects family, God, and a
language system above everything else. I give thanks to my maker that I’m a Southern woman.”
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“My mom insisted on saying such things, even though almost no one understood what she meant. My Dad sometimes called her Addlebrain because she read so many books.”
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“The ability to think for one's self depends upon one's mastery of the language.”
― Slouching Towards Bethlehem
― Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Appalachian Leaves
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This group will discuss both fiction and non-fiction works that reflect the culture of Appalachia.
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