Author Description

with His Sharp Eye And Gentle Wit, Noah Adams Doesn't Just Tell Stories, He Lets Them Unfold Quietly, Powerfully, And Eloquently. Now The Beloved Host Of Npr's all Things Considered And Bestselling Author Of piano Lessons Takes Us On A River Journey Through The Heart Of Appalachia--a Journey Shared By Pioneers And Preachers, White-water Daredevils, Bluegrass Musicians, And An Unforgettable Cast Of Vivid Historical Characters. noah Adams Has Appalachia In His Blood. A Native Of Eastern Kentucky, He Comes To The Headwaters Of The New River Not Just In Search Of Adventure But To Better Understand His Own Unique Heritage. Following The New River From Its Mile-high Source On North Carolina's Snake Mountain To Its West Virginia Mouth, Adams Travels By Jeep And By Bicycle, By Foot And, Most Thrillingly, By White-water Raft To Explore The History, Natural Beauty, And Fascinating Characters Waiting Around Every Bend And Turn. distilling History From Legend,... christian Science Monitor - Brad Newsham far Appalachia Is A Delightful, Fluid Excursion That Reads As Effortlessly As Water Seeks Its Own Level, And Which, Like Flowing Water, Leaves One To Ponder Life's Greater Profundities.