Tales I Lived to Inform: An Appalachian Memoir by Gary Carden, Edited by Neal Hutcheson
On the again cowl of this e book, Lee Smith referred to as Gary Carden a “National Treasure,” and for good purpose. His memoir-in-tales, Tales I Lived to Inform, follows the course of his life and provides readers a peek into Carden’s household and upbringing. These quick snippets create a deep sense of place, residence to the proud individuals who name the Appalachian Mountains residence. The quick, punchy chapters really feel like flashes of reminiscence that create a quilt-like image of Carden’s life. However collectively, they provide readers a extra full image.
