Wild Card Quilt: The Ecology of Home (The World As Home)

From the author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood comes a story of family, geography, and home. Janisse Ray is known for her passion for the virgin longleaf pine forests that once covered the South. But she is also passionate about conserving the richness and complexity of rural communities. In these short pieces—sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking—Ray chronicles her return to a hometown in need of repair, physical and otherwise, after seventeen years away. Whether celebrating local characters and traditions, like syrup boils and alligator trapping; fighting to save the town’s school; or spending time with her extended family, Ray dares to hope that such fragments—once saved—can pattern a vibrant, sustainable future for both people and the land. Colorful and affectionate, Wild Cart Quilt crafts a compelling argument for the possibilities of rural community.
ASIN: 1571312781
VSKU: BVV.1571312781.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ray, Janisse
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.