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It's Not My Mountain Anymore: An Authentic Appalachian Memoir
Written by Barbara Taylor Woodall, a veteran of the phenomenal Foxfire Books, this poignant memoir captures the authentic voice of Appalachian heritage. It's Not My Mountain Anymore documents a journey that mirrors the experiences of proud Appalachian people who tamed the once wild Eastern frontier.
A Journey Through Mountain Culture and Change
Experience the harsh realities of change in a once secluded mountain community through the eyes of a seventh-generation Appalachian. Barbara Taylor Woodall, born and raised in the North Georgia mountains and a 1973 graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, shares first-hand accounts of mountain living that blend appreciation, humor, love, and loss.
As her father once warned: "The time will come when you'll have t' lock your barn at night." That time has come, and this memoir chronicles the transformation of a community where mountain hospitality once needed no formal invitation.
Critical Acclaim
"What a VOICE" - Andrea Robinson, Random House
"Some books are the real deal, this is one of them..." - Gwen Mansini, VA
"I cherish my copy..." - Earl Hamner, creator of The Waltons series
"A gripping memoir and fascinating perspectives..." - Art Menius, director of Appalshop, KY
"Utterly Captivating. This is a paperback filled with pure gold." - Sharon Hopkins, OR
Barbara Taylor Woodall tells it like it is with the strength and authenticity of someone who has lived the Appalachian experience. Her absolute authentic voice merges with moving stories that will moisten eyes and bring laughter. As one of the first Foxfire students to publish early accounts of life-changing educational experiences, she offers balanced perspectives that touch on all stages of her life in the mountains.
"Barbara is a great spokesperson. Sign her up!" - CBS This Morning
As a speaker, Barbara's deep sense of humor transcends the underlying drama of her message about the drastic changes being brought to her homeland. She speaks with the sincerity of one who totally believes in preserving heritage as precious as life itself.
According to Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.: "In our history, we have not had an author sell so many books so quickly! This testifies to the fact that word of mouth has spread about this well-written book which tells it like it is!" - Amy Ammons Garza, Publisher
Barbara and her husband Larry of 38 years have two children, Melissa and Isaac, who also live nearby in the mountains they call home.
Learn about vanishing cultures through this gripping memoir. When it's gone, it's gone. Drag up a chair, cock up your feet, and enjoy this authentic Appalachian journey.
Visit: www.itsnotmymountainanymore.com
About the Author
Barbara Taylor Woodall was born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. She graduated from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School in 1973. "Acquaint yourself with this crusader."...Catch the Spirit of Appalachia. " Barbara is a down-to-earth seventh generation Appalachian, who tells it like it is. It takes strength to put into words what she and others close to her believe about what is happening to their homeland in The Appalachian Mountains. It's Not My Mountain Anymore touches in almost equal measure to all stages of Barbara's life-it's balanced and satisfying. Her absolute authentic voice merges with moving stories that will moisten eyes and bring laughter as she offers first-hand accounts of profound experiences and mountain living. As a speaker, Barbara's deep sense of humor transcends the underlying drama of her message. She speaks with the sincerity of one who totally believes in her appeal to the audience to take note of the drastic changes being brought to her homeland. Acquaint yourself with the personality of this crusader."...Catch the Spirit of Appalachia "Barbara is a great spokesperson. Sign her up!"...CBS This Morning. Heritage is as precious as life itself. Without it, none of us would be here. My family and friends are honored to share mountain reality with you. I am the first of many Foxfire students to offer published early accounts of life-changing educational experiences that touched many straying teenage minds. "In the history of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.-we have not had an author sell so many books so quickly! This testifies to the fact that word of mouth has spread about this well-written book which tells it like it is!" ...Amy Ammons Garza, Publisher Barbara and husband Larry of 38 years have two children, Melissa and Isaac who also live nearby.
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It's Not My Mountain Anymore: An Authentic Appalachian Memoir
Written by Barbara Taylor Woodall, a veteran of the phenomenal Foxfire Books, this poignant memoir captures the authentic voice of Appalachian heritage. It's Not My Mountain Anymore documents a journey that mirrors the experiences of proud Appalachian people who tamed the once wild Eastern frontier.
A Journey Through Mountain Culture and Change
Experience the harsh realities of change in a once secluded mountain community through the eyes of a seventh-generation Appalachian. Barbara Taylor Woodall, born and raised in the North Georgia mountains and a 1973 graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, shares first-hand accounts of mountain living that blend appreciation, humor, love, and loss.
As her father once warned: "The time will come when you'll have t' lock your barn at night." That time has come, and this memoir chronicles the transformation of a community where mountain hospitality once needed no formal invitation.
Critical Acclaim
"What a VOICE" - Andrea Robinson, Random House
"Some books are the real deal, this is one of them..." - Gwen Mansini, VA
"I cherish my copy..." - Earl Hamner, creator of The Waltons series
"A gripping memoir and fascinating perspectives..." - Art Menius, director of Appalshop, KY
"Utterly Captivating. This is a paperback filled with pure gold." - Sharon Hopkins, OR
Barbara Taylor Woodall tells it like it is with the strength and authenticity of someone who has lived the Appalachian experience. Her absolute authentic voice merges with moving stories that will moisten eyes and bring laughter. As one of the first Foxfire students to publish early accounts of life-changing educational experiences, she offers balanced perspectives that touch on all stages of her life in the mountains.
"Barbara is a great spokesperson. Sign her up!" - CBS This Morning
As a speaker, Barbara's deep sense of humor transcends the underlying drama of her message about the drastic changes being brought to her homeland. She speaks with the sincerity of one who totally believes in preserving heritage as precious as life itself.
According to Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.: "In our history, we have not had an author sell so many books so quickly! This testifies to the fact that word of mouth has spread about this well-written book which tells it like it is!" - Amy Ammons Garza, Publisher
Barbara and her husband Larry of 38 years have two children, Melissa and Isaac, who also live nearby in the mountains they call home.
Learn about vanishing cultures through this gripping memoir. When it's gone, it's gone. Drag up a chair, cock up your feet, and enjoy this authentic Appalachian journey.
Visit: www.itsnotmymountainanymore.com
About the Author
Barbara Taylor Woodall was born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. She graduated from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School in 1973. "Acquaint yourself with this crusader."...Catch the Spirit of Appalachia. " Barbara is a down-to-earth seventh generation Appalachian, who tells it like it is. It takes strength to put into words what she and others close to her believe about what is happening to their homeland in The Appalachian Mountains. It's Not My Mountain Anymore touches in almost equal measure to all stages of Barbara's life-it's balanced and satisfying. Her absolute authentic voice merges with moving stories that will moisten eyes and bring laughter as she offers first-hand accounts of profound experiences and mountain living. As a speaker, Barbara's deep sense of humor transcends the underlying drama of her message. She speaks with the sincerity of one who totally believes in her appeal to the audience to take note of the drastic changes being brought to her homeland. Acquaint yourself with the personality of this crusader."...Catch the Spirit of Appalachia "Barbara is a great spokesperson. Sign her up!"...CBS This Morning. Heritage is as precious as life itself. Without it, none of us would be here. My family and friends are honored to share mountain reality with you. I am the first of many Foxfire students to offer published early accounts of life-changing educational experiences that touched many straying teenage minds. "In the history of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.-we have not had an author sell so many books so quickly! This testifies to the fact that word of mouth has spread about this well-written book which tells it like it is!" ...Amy Ammons Garza, Publisher Barbara and husband Larry of 38 years have two children, Melissa and Isaac who also live nearby.
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