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Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia
3 reviews
buttermellow's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Cancer and Sexual assault
clayby's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, by Neema Avashia
I came across this book in an online discussion about Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J.D. Vance (which I haven't decided on reading yet). In her stunning collection of essays, Avashia offers a unique LGBTQ+ perspective of Appalachia and challenges harmful stereotypes, while also acknowledging the very real issues that plague the region.
As a man who grew up "hillbilly" in the Midwest and later discovered things about himself that didn't quite fit into the picture, some of Neema's experiences really resonated with me, especially her reflections on Mr. B. I also really appreciated the insights from a queer woman with an immigrant background.
At the end of the day, I would recommend this book to LGBTQ+ people, immigrants/children of immigrants, or anyone who's simply interested in learning more about Appalachia.
I came across this book in an online discussion about Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J.D. Vance (which I haven't decided on reading yet). In her stunning collection of essays, Avashia offers a unique LGBTQ+ perspective of Appalachia and challenges harmful stereotypes, while also acknowledging the very real issues that plague the region.
As a man who grew up "hillbilly" in the Midwest and later discovered things about himself that didn't quite fit into the picture, some of Neema's experiences really resonated with me, especially her reflections on Mr. B. I also really appreciated the insights from a queer woman with an immigrant background.
At the end of the day, I would recommend this book to LGBTQ+ people, immigrants/children of immigrants, or anyone who's simply interested in learning more about Appalachia.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
mmcloe's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Beautiful collection of essays, all of which continually push back on outdated images of the region while carving out a new space for new writers and artists to emerge.
I'm particularly struck by Avashia's experimentation with structure. Many essays are centered around a single object or action and the structure of the prose often reflects or elaborates on that central metaphor.
Excited to see what she writes next!
I'm particularly struck by Avashia's experimentation with structure. Many essays are centered around a single object or action and the structure of the prose often reflects or elaborates on that central metaphor.
Excited to see what she writes next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
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