“We felt that Those We Thought We Knew was a book that represented the traditions of our region but addressed a subject that we too often ignore. David Joy, in his non-fiction essays and his novels, has always presented a view of Appalachia that challenges our assumptions about mountain people. He writes of the beauty of the mountain landscapes, traditions and communities that are in danger of disappearing or changing beyond recognition,” said Catherine Frank, Chair of the selection committee.

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