All Over the Page - Southernmost

This month we will discuss the book, Southernmost, by Silas House. The discussion will be led by Charles Dodd White. 

A road novel that mixes warmth, empathy, tragedy, and hope. Southern novelist House's (Eli the Good, 2009, etc.) book is a paean to the wisdom of the heart and the remarkable ability of humans to listen to that wisdom despite a lifetime of believing (or preaching) intolerance. The novel opens in the wake of a catastrophic flood that all but destroys a small Tennessee town, as seen through the eyes of Asher Sharp, a Pentecostal preacher... A brave tale of human generosity and the power and peace that come from heeding the courage of one's convictions. 

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Charles Dodd White is the  author of four novels, a story collection, and a book of essays. His work has appeared in several national publications and has been awarded fellowships from North Carolina and Tennessee. A recipient of the Chaffin Award for contributions to Appalachian Literature, the Appalachian Book of the Year, and two IPPY medals, he teaches English at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. His next novel, THE WORLD ITSELF, is forthcoming in 2027 from Regal House Publishing.