Spit, Scarey Ann, and Sweat Bees: One Thing Leads to Another
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With sprightly humor and a lifetime spent observing Southern culture, beloved storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham shares memories of her childhood in Thomasville, Alabama. She affectionately recounts stories about family members, friends, and favorite pastimes.
Spit, Scarey Ann, and Sweat Bees recalls small-town life in the 1920s and '30s, garnished with ruminations about folktales and superstitions. Mrs. Windham recalls how Thurza, the family cook, tucked a wooden match in her hair to cure a headache, and how her father spit in his hat when a rabbit crossed the road. She ponders the origins of old sayings and the creativity of children's play before television and air conditioning. One thing leads to another, Mrs. Windham says, ticking off the items she wants us not to forget. In every phrase, the reader hears her voice, almost as if our favorite storyteller was in the room.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1588382400
ISBN13:9781588382405
Release Date:April 2009
Publisher:NewSouth Books
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
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Real life in the South!
Published by Southern Summer , 2 years ago
This is a beautiful and honest rendition of life in the South in the 20's, 30's, and earlier. As someone born and bred in the Deep South I can tell you that it is such a fun and nostalgic book and if you are interested in what the Old South was like, and oftentimes still is, you will love this book. It will transport you to where the sweet magnolias blossom by your door, and best of all it is authentic. ❤️
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