The Last Ballad
Welcome to our second book discussion: a discussion of The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash. Fact: My grandfather was a mill owner in North Carolina. He inherited it from his father, who gradually bought out other owners until he was the sole owner. They made "narrow fabrics"--cotton tape that provided insulation for pipes and/or wires. His mill was much smaller than the Loray Mill in Gastonia, but it was a textile mill nevertheless, so the stories included in The Last Ballad are stories that are central to my family, whether I know much about them or not. My guess is that if you grew up in North Carolina, these stories hit rather close to home for you as well. There's much to ponder in The Last Ballad , and I think the best way to do that is to ponder together. ***** Please remember: This is a public blog/website. Anything you write in comments or discussion will be accessible to the world. If you would like to discuss something of a sensitive or confidential...
