To read Hal Crowther is to find yourself agreeing with views on topics you never knew you cared so much about. In Gather at the River, Crowther cuts to the heart of political, religious, and cultural issues but pauses to appreciate the sweet things that the South has to offer, like music, baseball, great writers, and strong women.
In this follow-up to his highly acclaimed "Cathedrals of Kudzu," Crowther combines lyrical language with wit and frankness, and the South--with all its burdens, curiosities, and promises--with these new essays on Southern culture.
