As Country As It Gets: Short stories from Appalachia, by Cas Roberts
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Black and White Illustrations, EditionTake a journey with Cas as he shares his personal experiences and memories through his stories of a preserved way of life where it is, "As Country as it Gets;" an era where his Appalachian heritage and upbringing lifestyle is preserved for many generations to see through his work. The old world way of life, with wild ginseng hunting, mule logging, horses, mules and wagon riding, professional coon hunting, and yes, even the fine art of moonshiner is also a part of his heritage.
As Country As It Gets: Short stories from Appalachia, by Cas Roberts - Amazon Sales Rank: #3902199 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .23" w x 6.00" l, .33 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 102 pages
As Country As It Gets: Short stories from Appalachia, by Cas Roberts Review In Roberts' Appalachian narrative read, it offers a series of enthralling vignettes, revealing time-tested tips for success, Appalachian style. Along the way, he espouses and reflects upon positive values and a common sense approach to human relations that will leave even the most cynical reader misty-eyed and longing for simpler times. This, in essence, is the secret to getting maximum enjoyment from Roberts' timeless, folklore-infused narrative: go slow, breathe deeply, and savor each moment. Reviewed by Rich Follett for Readers' Favorite Critique: " As Country As It Gets: Short stories from Appalachia" is a compilation of fourteen short stories that are a pleasant (and often nostalgic) read. Clearly Cas Roberts has a natural born gift for storytelling -- and one that will leave his enthusiastic readers looking forward to any of his future works. Very highly recommended and enjoyable reading! Margaret's Bookshelf midwestbookreview.com/rbw/apr_15.htm#margaret As Country as it Gets is everything it should be and nothing it shouldn't be. It's warm, wonderful, charming, and a total eye-opener. It lived up to my expectations beautifully and surpassed them once I began "visiting" with the author. I say "visiting" instead of reading because that's the FEEL he has achieved with this book. Books about Kentucky by Joi Sigers Genuine Kentucky.com
From the Author By MELODIE PHELPSNews Editor, Wayne Co.,Outlook Wayne County was home to Cas Roberts until he was about 14-years-old, and it was during those formative years that Roberts learned about the way of life that he now shares through his writing. Never imagining that he would become an author, the former Wayne County native is just that, having recently published his latest volume entitled "As Country As It Gets." The book of shorts stories spotlights life in Appalachia and a heritage that Roberts feels needs to be preserved. "It's our heritage and it is who we are," Roberts explained, during a recent visit to Wayne County. He has relatives who still reside here and enjoys visiting the community. Roberts, who is now retired, previously published a book of poetry, entitled "Appalachian Poetry." A picture of Pilot Rock in Wayne County is featured on the cover of the book, and on the back is a picture of teams of mules plowing the field. The volume includes "Mountain Home," which describes life in a country cabin. It is true "from the heart writing." "This was written to preserve who and what we are and where we came from," said Roberts. With "As Country As It Gets," Roberts takes readers back to the things he learned from his parents and grandparents, as he grew up in the country in the 1950s. Stories include experiences hunting wild ginseng, coon hunting, logging, and moonshining. Roberts, who now resides in Lincoln County, noted that there has been a recent resurgence of interest in Appalachian life. He hopes that this book educates another generation about that special time and place that many have moved away from. "I love what I am doing. I am telling stories about the old way of life and bringing it to another generation," said Roberts. He also notes that the fact he was able to write and publish these books should also be an inspiration to others. Roberts is self-taught, and he has many talents. He found writing later in life, after he spent years working in the logging industry, in saw mills, in factories and as a diesel mechanic. It took a lot of hard work to get to the finished product of "As Country As It Gets." The book went through several different edits before completion, and Roberts is pleased with the product.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Step into a world of values and lifestyle rarely seen today By John Bird Cas Roberts grew up in rural Kentucky in the 50’s and 60’s. And though it wasn’t that long ago, it was a different world from the one we live in today.In his book, As Country as it Gets: Short stories from Appalachia, Roberts writes of his boyhood work and play—logging with mules, searching for and selling Ginseng, building wooden wagons that he and his brothers raced down hillsides, and, later, making moonshine.These essays are fascinating to me. Though I’ve never lived there, I grew up hearing stories of my ancestors who lived in the mountains of West Virginia. I can imagine my granddad in these stories, which are so much like his own.In lots of ways evident from this book, life in Appalachia is like life a century ago. My dad grew up in the 50’s and 60’s, but he didn’t go to a one-room school house heated by coal, or use an outhouse, or plow with draft horses. Nor did he know how to make whiskey without scorching it. But Mr. Roberts did. Rumors say he could even “get a poodle to tree a raccoon.”There may have been disadvantages to such a life, but there were acres of advantages. By the time Mr. Roberts was a teenager, he could do things most men can’t do today. If he needed something, he made it. If he had a problem, he found a way to fix it, all through experience. A good example is from his boyhood wagon making:“In my younger days I built three or four of these types of wagons. I learned if the front axle was a little shorter than the rear axle it would roll and could be pulled by hand much better. Several other young boys also built this type of wagon.”Besides riding down hills in the wagons, the boys also used them for gathering Ginseng in the woods and hauling the valuable roots to buyers—one of their few ways to earn money.The writing in this book is rough. At times Mr. Roberts is repetitive and gives almost too much detail. Other times, he gives little more than an outline of a topic, leaving the reader with questions. But the stories are always sincere and interesting. Roberts writes in his own style, for his own enjoyment, and so that others can “step into a world of values and lifestyle rarely seen today.” The unpolished style actually contributes to the whole experience:“At nighttime when hunting raccoon he [Smokey the coon dog] was the most amazing dog I may have ever known. Coon hunting, he would be the last dog to leave your side, with him scratching and pissing on everything. Then suddenly, at a great distance from you he just starts barking up a tree….”If you’re like me, nostalgic for the older, simpler way of life, enjoy history, and enjoy sincere writing, then I recommend As Country as it Gets.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Inside Look into Appalachia By M. Roberts The stories in this book are a great read for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of what it is like to be from and grow up in Appalachia. This collection of short stories offers a view into a lifestyle that is fast diminishing and is fascinating whether you are someone who grew up in the country or in the city. If you are looking for an honest perspective into what being Appalachian is all about, this book is for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book should be required reading in school's today. By L. Henry Dowell-Playwright If you grew up during a certain time in history and in a certain part of the world then you'll know exactly what Cas Roberts is talking about in his book, As Country As It Gets. If that's you then you'll really enjoy this collection of stories because it's going to bring back some memories for you.Living in a log cabin without running water or electricity. Hunting for Ginseng. Plowing with a pair of mules. Making molasses. Going to school in a one room school house. Making moonshine. This is life in Appalachia in the 1950s. These are things that very few people in this day and age have experienced and probably never will. In fact, I'd bet that most people in this country would consider this ancient history, relegated to text books like Abraham Lincoln or Daniel Boone. But this is Cas Roberts' life and within these stories and pictures you'll find moral lessons that are just as true today as they were sixty years ago. The value of hard work and ingenuity and dependence on one's self and the natural world to survive.Do you know how many kids today won't eat a piece of chicken with a bone in it? Most parents have a hard time getting kids to make their bed or take out the garbage. What if these kids had REAL work they had to do? As a society we've lost any trace of common sense and that pioneer spirit that this country was built on. The same spirit that you'll find in the stories in this book.The best thing about this book is that you can almost hear Mr. Roberts telling you these stories himself. Sitting around a fire somewhere, listening to the whippoorwills singing in the distance.If that, or any of the experiences in this book seem foreign to you, may I suggest you pick it up and educate yourself about a way of life that's practically gone but still has lessons to teach us all.
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