Jeff Biggers. Have you heard of him? I heard him dramatize one of his books today and I, like all the audience, was mezmerized. All I could think of was: If history was taught to our children the way Jeff taught us today, we'd have college history classes filled to the max. Jeff is a fount of Appalachian history. According to his session today, almost everything that is good in the USA, came from Applachia. And he gave us samples to prove what he said.
I recommend to anyone, if you see this man's name on a program in your area, go see and listen to him. After hearing him, his audience swarmed the table buying his book. I came away feeling I'd learned exciting tales about history and the people who made it.
I agree! I didn't expect his session to be so dynamic and energetic and informative - I was blown away.
ReplyDeleteI posted a little about him and about mountaintop removal today. I bought his book and will begin it tonight.
A wonderful Book Fest I should add here - I was most impressed--especially when I found out it was the FIRST one! I've been to festivals that have been going on for years that weren't as smoothly run as this one- or as well attended. Kudos to a good job by the volunteers and supports, et al
Kathryn Magendie and I were there!
ReplyDeleteHe was AWESOME ! I bought the book!
Carol Murdock