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Books by the River
Taylor Brown
Season 2
Episode 203
Holly Jackson sits with award-winning author Taylor Brown to discuss his novel Rednecks. Set during the historic Battle of Blair Mountain, Brown explores the courage and humanity of those who fought for workers’ rights while navigating violence and the realities of life in coalfields. Brown shares his research, the stories that inspired characters and his approach to bringing history to life.
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