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Just Plain Folks

by Lorraine Johnson-Coleman
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By returning to the cotton fields, tobacco barns, and humble dwellings of her ancestral home in the rural South, this author learned firsthand what is missing from the history books between the pages on slavery and present-day African-American culture. It is the experience of ordinary people who, on second glance, have led truly extraordinary lives. She developed an appreciation for their words, wit, and wisdom and has made it her life's work to pass along their experiences. In this collection of original short stories, she pays homage to these ordinary folks through lyrical tributes, many of which have aired or will air on National Public Radio. Her own program, Just Plain Folks: Wisdom from the Front Porch, airs weekly on NPR.
Like her radio segments, the stories in Just Plain Folks are meant both to entertain and to educate. Each story concludes with an author's note that places it in its proper cultural context.

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  • Release date

    June 28, 2000

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    • Kindle Book

      • ISBN: 9780316136051

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      • ISBN: 9780446930581

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      • ISBN: 9780446930581
      • File size: 843 KB

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  • Languages

    • English

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  • English