September 6th - What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte

If this is a topic that interests you, join us for discussion – no reading required. 

We’ll arrive together with a slow asana practice and then share snacks and conversation.

In 2016, headlines declared Appalachia ground zero for America's forgotten tribe of white working class voters. Journalists flocked to the region to extract sympathetic profiles of families devastated by poverty, abandoned by establishment politics, and eager to consume cheap campaign promises. What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia is a frank assessment of America's recent fascination with the people and problems of the region. The book analyzes trends in contemporary writing on Appalachia, presents a brief history of Appalachia with an eye toward unpacking Appalachian stereotypes, and provides examples of writing, art, and policy created by Appalachians as opposed to for Appalachians. The book offers a must-needed insider's perspective on the region.

As always, expect a slow and mostly restorative asana practice before we share snacks and discussion of the book.

Cost: $15 - $25 sliding scale

Time: Friday 6-8 p.m.

September 6th, 2024