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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces

Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces

Bearden, William M.

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralGeneral ParentingRegional: South

Publisher Price: $32.95

ISBN13: 9798990402331
Publisher: Deep Delta Publishing
Published: Jul 9 2024
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces invites you to embark on an extraordinary odyssey through the soul-stirring landscapes of the storied Mississippi Delta and the humming streetscapes of 1970s Memphis. Willy Bearden, a master storyteller, unveils his life's mosaic in a series of poignant, sometimes hilarious, but always evocative vignettes that resonate with the echoes of a chaotic bygone era. It is a gripping journey of a young man navigating the turbulent waters of small-town Mississippi, where he grapples with the complexities of family, race relations, and self-discovery. From the dusty fields to the lively pool halls, from the bustling beauty shop to the whispers of the elite, he embarks on a quest for understanding amidst the backdrop of his father's battle with alcoholism and the unraveling of his family. Personal loss casts a poignant shadow in Mississippi Hippie, a constant reminder of life's fragility. Willy Bearden learns powerful lessons from those no longer in attendance, their absence shaping his search for meaning and belonging. Along the way, he drinks in the energy of 70s Memphis and finds his job driving a liquor delivery truck is a key to a bizarre new world.

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