Re: Scott McClanahan writes with ecstatic energy in Hill William
Dear Wyatt, Your drug-of-choice references are a little too hip for the room. We don't know what "trucker speed" is, nor "cross-topped ephedrine". Do Debbie and/or Sharry know what you're doing in your...
View ArticleRe: Scott McClanahan writes with ecstatic energy in Hill William
Sorry, didn't mean to go over your head with that one, LWC. Truck stops used to sell these powerful little ephedrine pills at the register that would help long haul drivers stay awake during overnight...
View ArticleRe: Scott McClanahan writes with ecstatic energy in Hill William
Thanks for the clarification. Truckers didn't go to those extremes when I was your age. I guess the pressures today are different. Anyway, excellent article, but one question: We say that Appalachia is...
View ArticleRe: Scott McClanahan writes with ecstatic energy in Hill William
You might be interested in taking a look at McClanahan's previous book, Crapalachia: A Biography of Place. Posted by Wyatt Williams
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
Why? Why a rant to tear down Gladwell? Posted by Jack W Bruce
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
The reason people don't like Gladwell is because he symbolizes pseudo-intellectualism in society that has deep and lasting strains of anti-intellectualism. When you're faced with a large number of...
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
What do Gladwell and the author of this article have in common? Exhibit A: Critics gonna critique, as the saying goes. Posted by The Gorgeous JR
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
I didn't read this as a critique of Gladwell and his works, but as a report on the criticisms and an attempt to understand their points. Way too brief for that. Posted by kirbang
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
Somehow I get the feeling that Gladwell exempts himself from a lot of criticisms... For example: does Gladwell write about plastic surgery in any of his books? Posted by Cassie
View ArticleRe: Malcolm Gladwell's critics need the faith of David
A quick search on wikipedia reveals that Malcolm Gladwell's youth was far more nuanced than indicated in the review. A return to religion sounds affected. Posted by Mt Lacey
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