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Writer’s Memoir Explores Complicated Relationship With Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Writer’s Memoir Explores Complicated Relationship With Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Author: West Virginia Public Broadcasting July 31, 2026 Duration: 0:00
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Writer Emilee Hackney has a complicated relationship with where she grew up. She loved her friends, family, the swimming holes and wild places in Tazewell County, Virginia, but she felt stifled. Her new memoir, All That’s Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir, explores this tension and what happened when she did leave....

podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting brings you thoughtful conversations from the heart of Appalachia. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this podcast explores the region through its acclaimed series The Front Porch, where big ideas meet local realities. Each episode tackles tough issues facing West Virginia and Appalachia - from politics and policy to culture and community life - with insight and candor. Host and provocateur Scott Finn is joined by columnist Laurie Lin and Rick Wilson of the American Friends Service Committee, creating a lively mix of perspectives that challenges assumptions while staying rooted in the lived experience of the region. Expect smart discussion, civil disagreement, and plenty of context to help you make sense of the news. Listen episodes to hear how national debates play out in Appalachian communities, and discover the voices and stories that rarely make it into the headlines.
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