“Soul Full of Coal Dust: A Fight for Breath and Justice in Appalachia” by Chris Hamby is a beautifully crafted deep dive into the horrific realities of black lung disease.
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All articles filed in Jessi Rae Morton
Jessi Rae Morton is a literary critic and writing educator in Charlotte, NC. She has reviewed books for the Southern Review of Books, the Chicago Review of Books, Appalachian Journal, and American Book Review. Her scholarly work has appeared in The Comparatist and Critique.
Resisting Binary Explanations in “Pew”
Catherine Lacey’s new novel “Pew” comments on issues of gender, race, nationality, and acceptance.
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“All My Mother’s Lovers” and Understanding Our Parents
An interview with Ilana Masad on her novel “All My Mother’s Lovers.”
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“The Prettiest Star” Explores Family Dynamics and AIDS in Appalachia
Carter Sickels’ “The Prettiest Star” tells an Appalachian AIDS story.
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