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A review by jill_rey
Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America by Estelle Laure, Randy DuBurke, David Bowles, Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson, Joseph Bruchac, Yamile Saied Méndez, Tirzah Price, Monica Roe, Veeda Bybee, Shae Carys, Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Rob Costello, David Macinnis Gill, Ashley Hope Pérez, S.A. Cosby
4.0
Rural, for the purpose of this book, as defined in the introduction, “refers to belonging to a community consisting of ten thousand people or fewer that is a significant driving distance from an urban area.” As someone who grew up and continues to live in Iowa, this book was intriguing to me. Many think of my state as a “flyover state,” with nothing to offer but corn and cows. As such, I was drawn to this read and was not disappointed or even surprised by the stories each author brought to this compilation.
15 authors spanning across rural America come together in this enchanting read. Based on their experiences living in small towns of America, they open their lives and their towns to the readers, showing us not only a piece of their heard, but the culture of their town.
15 short stories capture the similarities, differences and struggles of rural America and the stereotypes that often come with such a label. Some authors within provide glimpses at the “differentness” of small town residents and lower income people, while others open our hearts to the love and passion they all have for their rural upbringings. But ALL authors show another side of small town living, breaking the stereotypes and inviting us in.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
15 authors spanning across rural America come together in this enchanting read. Based on their experiences living in small towns of America, they open their lives and their towns to the readers, showing us not only a piece of their heard, but the culture of their town.
15 short stories capture the similarities, differences and struggles of rural America and the stereotypes that often come with such a label. Some authors within provide glimpses at the “differentness” of small town residents and lower income people, while others open our hearts to the love and passion they all have for their rural upbringings. But ALL authors show another side of small town living, breaking the stereotypes and inviting us in.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.