A review by morganroddy
Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place by Neema Avashia

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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.