pA marvelous voice -The Oxford American ppNon-stop southern-ness -Forge Literary Magazine ppA compelling set of stories...A very unique perspective on contemporary southern culture.-Emily Seyl, Texas AM University Press ppbrppTo understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.-William Faulkner ppIn James William Gardner's new collection of short stories, the reader will gain authentic insight into the fascinating world of the American south. With humor and sensitivity, the writer grapples with important cultural themes. His characters live and breathe, places become real, tradition is revealed and you may never feel the same way about the south again. p