Black Mountain Breakdown

by Lee Smith Narrated by Linda Stephens

Overview

A consummate storyteller in the Southern tradition, Lee Smith tugs at her listeners' heart strings with this haunting narrative that reads like a country ballad. Touching, funny, and sad, its down-to-earth characters are somehow familiar and endearing as they do their best to meet the demands of daily life. Her mother's pride and joy, young Crystal Spangler has a keen intellect, the body of a beauty queen, and the heart of a poet. When she leaves Appalachia to attend college and follow her dreams, she faces a dazzling future. But something lurking in the shadow of Black Mountain is calling her back, something that will change her life forever. With passion, warmth, and insight, narrator Linda Stephens gradually reveals the rich irony inherent in this compelling novel. Her expressive, lyrical voice ensures the listener a delightfully vivid listening experience.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"The closest thing to reading this would be reading Madame Bovary while listening to Loretta Lynn." — Roy Blount, Jr.

"Black Mountain Breakdown is like a country song. It is true and real; it is loving and sad." — Annie Dillard

Roy Blount

"The closest thing to reading this would be reading Madame Bovary while listening to Loretta Lynn."

Annie Dillard

"Black Mountain Breakdown is like a country song. It is true and real; it is loving and sad."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170560486
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2008
Edition description:	Unabridged

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