Where I Come From: Stories from the Deep South, 9780593317785, Hardcover, 1st

from muddyboy

A compilation of short essays that Bragg has written about his life in the South. Many are nostalgic for the way things used to be such as music and food for instance. The theme here is that things aren't the way they used to be and he generally doesn't like the changes. He does give tips on plac...

from sleahey

Bragg's trip down memory lane is comprised of chapters previously published as magazine articles, many in Southern Living. In them he celebrates his fondest impressions of the best of the South, especially its culinary delights, humor, and sense of community. The chapters can seem loosely written...

from Helen

I had read another book by Rick Bragg and thoroughly enjoyed it! I grew up in the hills of southern Ohio and can identify with some of the "tales". His book is a fast and easy read, humor and a little pathos!

from jillrhudy

Thanks to Knopf and Edelweiss+ for the dARC in exchange for an honest review. "Where I Come From" is comprised of Rick Bragg's columns in publications such as "Southern Living" and "Garden & Gun." The pieces are of varying lengths, some from a few years ago up to a few from 2020. The columns are ...

from Helen

I had read another book by Rick Bragg and thoroughly enjoyed it! I grew up in the hills of southern Ohio and can identify with some of the "tales". His book is a fast and easy read, humor and a little pathos!