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South, Towards Home
By Porter Briggs
Exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the complex relationship with home through the lens of the American South.
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The Stories We Inherit
My grandmother’s recipe box sits on my desk—not because I cook her recipes (though I do), but because it reminds me that stories come in many forms. Between the index cards for cornbread and collar...
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September Mornings
The mornings arrive earlier now, or perhaps it’s that I rise to meet them differently. September in the South carries a particular weight—summer’s heat still clings to the afternoons, but the morni...
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Chapter Extras
Dive deeper into the stories with supplemental content, behind-the-scenes insights, and extended discussions about the themes explored in the book.
Extended Notes on Chapter 3: The Geography of Memory
Chapter 3Several readers have asked about the decision to structure Chapter 3 as a series of geographical vignettes rather than a linear narrative. The trut...
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Finding Home: Porter Briggs' Journey Through Southern Identity
Arkansas Democrat Gazette • September 01, 2024
Cover story from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Sunday Arts & Culture section
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