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CLAY'S QUILT
by Silas House


This book, among others, has made me decide that I just LOVE Southern authors, especially those Southern authors that have an Appalachian origin. There is something so lyrical about their writing ... so profoundly lyrical, that I end up losing myself in the words, which, honestly, is a fantastic place to get oneself lost!


This particular book is about young Clay Sizemore as he winds his way through adulthood, haunted by the spirits of his past and how those spirits shape his future. It was a beautiful portrayal of life in the mountains, and it's not at all the stereotype those of us that have never lived in the mountains have had formed and shaped in our minds. House's writing gave me a fresh perspective on friends that I've had whose family is from eastern Kentucky. It also shed some light on certain regional colloquialisms that I've heard while living here, but couldn't explain.


This book doesn't barrel along, sending you head-long into the conclusion. Rather, it helps you float along, and you enjoy the ride!


It's a must read, folks!