It is a subject that I am passionate about and the book I have always wanted to write. I suspect that the initial reaction of most folks who read this piece will be to vehemently disagree with my position. … more
it isn't often I find an author I've missed who can write with the intensity and insight of Justin Cronin about real people. Like Wallace Stegner. In Mary & O'Neil, Cronin gets … more
Both in fiction and in nonfiction, I tend not to be into "sweeping family sagas that span the generations" (as they so often seem to be described). Authors' celebrations of their own ancestry and heritage … more
The author's photo on the inside back flap shows a strong, handsome older woman with striking dark eyes and a faint smile that speaks of wry humor and dry pain. In "Kentucky Clay", we will learn that … more
This is a great book for any history buff's out there (and I am one). Great background look at the Southern psyche. Good historical notes and first person notes. Very enjoyable.