Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia

Description: Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia by Dennis Covington The fifteenth anniversary edition of National Book Award finalist Dennis Covingtons compelling journey into the world of holiness snake handling FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For New York Times reporter Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignmentcovering the trial of an Alabama pastor convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakeswould evolve into a headlong plunge into a bizarre, mysterious, and ultimately irresistible world of unshakable faith: the world of holiness snake handling. Set in the heart of Appalachia, Salvation on Sand Mountain is Covingtons unsurpassed and chillingly captivating exploration of the nature, power, and extremity of faithan exploration that gradually turns inward, until Covington finds himself taking up the snakes. Author Biography Dennis Covington is the award-winning author of several books of fiction and nonfiction, including Lizard and Lasso the Moon. He teaches creative writing at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Review Option, 8/15/11 "Heartfelt yet sensational...Covingtons memoir is genuinely life-changing." Long Description For New York Times reporter Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment,covering the trial of an Alabama pastor convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakes,would evolve into a headlong plunge into a bizarre, mysterious, and ultimately irresistible world of unshakable faith: the world of holiness snake handling. Set in the heart of Appalachia, Salvation on Sand Mountain is Covingtons unsurpassed and chillingly captivating exploration of the nature, power, and extremity of faith,an exploration that gradually turns inward, until Covington finds himself taking up the snakes. Review Quote Option , 8/15/11 Heartfelt yet sensational&Covingtons memoir is genuinely life-changing. Details ISBN0306818361 Author Dennis Covington Publisher Da Capo Press Language English ISBN-10 0306818361 ISBN-13 9780306818363 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 289.9 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-09-30 Edition 15th Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Subtitle Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Short Title SALVATION ON SAND M-15 ANNIV/E Pages 249 Edition Description Anniversary Illustrations Yes Residence Lubbock, TX, US Country of Publication United States Audience General/Trade US Release Date 2009-08-11 UK Release Date 2009-08-11 NZ Release Date 2009-08-10 AU Release Date 2009-08-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137589528;

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