An Appalachian Life: A Storyteller’s Perspective
Everyone loves a good story.
However, storytelling, whether written or spoken, is a talent not everyone possesses. In Appalachian Life, Catherine Yael Serota shares her gift through stories about her mountain life and tales from history and her imagination.
From the awfulest Christmas tree and Peking duck to stories of an unsung war hero and a couple of mischievous boys named Bobby and Jack, Catherine’s tales are humorous and heartwarming.
Whether you grew up in the mountains or have never even seen one, you will love reading these short stories—some fact, some fiction—about life in Appalachia.
JACK OUT AWHILE IN THE WORLD
Why he had jus walked around in a big ole circle!
Book Details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flag Pond Press
Published: September 2025
Language: ‎ English
Paperback: ‎ 230 pages
Dimensions: ‎ 5 x 0.52 x 8 inches
Paperback ISBN-13: 979-8999569806
Hardcover ISBN-13: 979-8999569813
Kindle eBook: B0FSLCD7VT
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CLOUDLAND
The state line was painted white and ran down the center…
“I could hear the chuckles grow behind me as people realized what was going to happen. Little Bobby would be proud and so was I.”
Gwenda Ledbetter
WLOS Story Lady
Oracle Lifetime
“I could not stop reading these stories and when I had finished, I wanted more. This a thoroughly moving and satisfying book. I’m hoping there will be a sequel”
Nationally
Recognized Teller
“Many artists endeavor to capture scenes of Appalachia on canvas, but Catherine paints landscapes with descriptive prose.”
Nationally
Recognized Teller
Oracle
“I’ll go anywhere to hear Catherine tell! She paints such vivid pictures. I can see them in my mind.”
Joy Bolt
Featured Listener
Jonesborough
Storytellers
Guild
Three Continents
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