Review of The Bitter Southerner Podcast - Appalachia needs no

Appalachia needs no elegy

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“I want to suggest a different approach that could benefit the folks a d placed you care about. Don’t criticize hill billy elegy as telling only one part of the Appalachian story. Celebrate that it drew attention to the region Capitalize on that opportunity and work with its author and publisher and anyone else connected with it to spread the larger story of other Appalachian stories. And try to use that coalition/cooperation to raise funds to support Appalachian economic development and education. We need those who love Appalachia to work together to enhance its good aspects and heal its wounds. To spend precious energy and resources criticizing someone else’s efforts is hurting what you love.”

smalltown book lover via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/07/20

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Why do you feel “the South” needs to be redeemed?

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““The South” is used multiple ways. It’s a region where people live, love and work (me included). It’s a code word for backwards. And racist. And stupid. And unwilling to change. And “Fergit, Hell!” It’s a vibrant, diverse place, when you look at Asheville and any of the Greensboro’s....”Read full review »

AndyWillowbee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/20

Hoo-ray!

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“As a bitter southerner who loves The Bitter Southerner, I am thrilled about the addition of a podcast!”

akbnc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/07/18

A must for the open minded Southerner

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“I’m from Appalachia. I learned to hide that when my family migrated to Michigan to survive. Listening to this podcast brought me home again in a way that reminds me we don’t have to be like JD Vance in Hillbilly Elegy. Thank you for for the respite.”

fintube61 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/15/19

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