The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women: Stories of Landscape and Community in the Mountain South

The Foxfire Book Series - Celebrating Appalachian Women's Lives Experience the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia through the lives of its remarkable women.

This groundbreaking book series, pulled from the vast Foxfire archive, sheds light on the diverse experiences of Cherokee, Black, and white women in the region, spanning from the 1960s to the present. With humor, sadness, and raw honesty, these interviews recount the everyday lives of Appalachian women, covering work, family, and community.

Join us on a journey through their stories, as we delve into the importance of relationships in daily life and the ways in which these women have shaped the cultural fabric of their region. Told with gripping rawness and honesty, these narratives speak against regional stereotypes and offer a sampling of the many expressions of these women's strength.

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