Salvation on Sand Mountain
| Author | Dennis Covington |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Jim Neel |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Addison-Wesley |
Publication date | 1995 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 272 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-025458-7 |
Salvation on Sand Mountain is a 1995 non-fiction book by Dennis Covington.[1] The storyline follows the author as he goes from covering the trial of Glenn Summerford to experiencing a snake handling church in Appalachia. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Summary
Writing style
The book is written in first-person that begins in a neutral, journalistic style and becomes more emotional as the author is drawn to the people and practices of the church.
Reception
Salvation on Sand Mountain was a non-fiction finalist for the National Book Award.[2] Publishers Weekly described the text as "a captivating glimpse of an exotic religious sect."[3] Booklist described it as a "fascinating work [that] catches the essence of a place, southern Appalachia, its people, and the author's personal journey into his past."[4]
References
- ^ Covington, Dennis (1995-01-01). Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia. Addison-Wesley. ISBN 9780201622928.
- ^ 1995 National Book Awards. http://www.nationalbook.org/nba1995.html
- ^ Publishers Weekly Review. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0140254587
- ^ Booklist Review. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0140254587