Publisher's Synopsis
Two of Verna Mae Slone's most beloved books are now available in a single edition. ""How We Talked"" is a timeless piece of literature that uses native expressions to depict everyday life in Caney Creek, Kentucky. Originally published in 1979, ""Common Folks"" documents Slone's way of life in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, and expands on such diverse topics as family pets, coal mining, education, and marriage. Published together for the first time, ""How We Talked"" and ""Common Folks"" celebrate the spirit of an acclaimed Appalachian writer.
