Salvation on Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington
The book is a personal journey of a journalist who, while covering a murder trial of a snake-handling preacher, becomes deeply involved in the culture of snake handling in Southern Appalachia. He explores the history and religious significance of snake handling, while also wrestling with his own faith and the nature of religious ecstasy. The narrative is a blend of true crime, personal memoir, and religious exploration.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)