Through Old Ground - Cross, Randy
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Through Old Ground is a collection of stories from the life of Dr. Randy Cross, a small-town Southerner turned English professor and author, most notable for his work with T. S. Stribling's autobiography, The Laughing Stock. Dr. Cross grew up in St. Joseph, Tennessee, where he gained the strong foundation upon which he relied throughout his adventures as a two-time Fulbright Scholar and beyond. With his down-to-earth narrative style, Dr. Cross describes various memories and events in his life, infusing each chapter with his incredible wit and humor. Beginning in his childhood, the book…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Through Old Ground is a collection of stories from the life of Dr. Randy Cross, a small-town Southerner turned English professor and author, most notable for his work with T. S. Stribling's autobiography, The Laughing Stock. Dr. Cross grew up in St. Joseph, Tennessee, where he gained the strong foundation upon which he relied throughout his adventures as a two-time Fulbright Scholar and beyond. With his down-to-earth narrative style, Dr. Cross describes various memories and events in his life, infusing each chapter with his incredible wit and humor. Beginning in his childhood, the book progresses through Dr. Cross's adulthood, reflecting on lessons he has learned and significant people who have been a part of his life. Through Old Ground transports readers into a world full of nostalgia and heart, reminding us that no matter how far away from our roots we may find ourselves, they will always remain with us and call us back home.
Autorenporträt
Originally from St. Joseph, Tennessee, Dr. Randy Cross lives in Decatur, Alabama, and is a Professor Emeritus of English at Calhoun Community College. Dr. Cross is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, having taught in Portugal and Brazil, and he is a retired lieutenant colonel from the Tennessee Army National Guard. He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for finishing T.S. Stribling's last work, Laughing Stock, and has written numerous scholarly articles and reviews in addition to his post-publication introductions to three of Stribling's works. Dr. Cross is also an experienced speaker and appeared on the 2011 History Channel special "You Don't Know Dixie."