nqcliteracy's review
5.0
Loved everything about this book, which spoke to every part of my Brown, educator, Pittsburgh born and bred heart. Authentic storytelling. Real and thoughtful. Can’t wait to use it in multiple arenas, for education spaces and life. Culturally nourishing indeed.
morganroddy's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Reading about a region in the United States that is often overlooked and disregarded by the broader culture is important in and of itself, but reading from a perspective that is both from yet outside that region gives a wonderful experience of hearing the voice of an insider who feels on the outs. Avashia does a remarkable job of describing vibrant memories of growing up in West Virginia but also of placing the reader in the space of tension where wanting to belong but not feeling a sense of belonging in the place called home all jumble together with nuance. Her book made me feel homesick for a place I've never been while reminding me of my own sense of wondering where I belong in the place I call home.
rascal's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I enjoyed Another Appalachia, but I wanted Neema Avashia to go into more depth about her feelings and thought processes! For instance, her relationship with Laura is a staple throughout all of the stories, but we only get a very brief overview of how they fall in love and what that experience was like.
emmehooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Beautiful essays leaving me nostalgic for my piece of Appalachia while bringing the complexities of race and queerness to light in the small, daily ways queerphobia and racism emerge.
Appalachia is not a monolith. This book embodies all that stereotypes that mountain folks defy.
Appalachia is not a monolith. This book embodies all that stereotypes that mountain folks defy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Dysphoria, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence
Minor: Mental illness, Racial slurs, Death, and Cancer
gab_mate's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this book! it's slightly misadvertised and going into it you should know it's a book of essays. There wasn't a single essay I disliked! They all had amazing depth and I really appreciated their exploration. I'm going to make my dad read this book.