Salvation on Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington

Publishers Weekly described the text as 'a captivating glimpse of an exotic religious sect.' Booklist described it as a 'fascinating work catches the essence of a place, southern Appalachia, its people, and the author's personal journey into his past. Salvation on Sand Mountain was a non-fiction finalist for the National Book Award. That then forms into caring for Summerford, himself. Dennis Covington is the author of five books, including the novel Lizard (Laurel Leaf) and the memoir Salvation on Sand Mountain (Perseus), a finalist for. Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake-Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia by Dennis Covington 3,923 ratings, 3.93 average rating, 495 reviews Salvation on Sand Mountain Quotes Showing 1-11 of 11 Knowing where you come from is one thing, but it's suicide to stay there. It can be described as a memoir of the author's experiences with the snake-handling Church of Jesus with Signs Following and his temporary participation in their church.Ĭovington submerged himself into this congregation, and began to care tremendously for their beliefs. The book, which is written in the first person, begins in a neutral, journalistic style and becomes more emotional as the author is drawn to the people and practices of the church. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award. The storyline follows the author as he goes from covering the trial of Glenn Summerford to experiencing a snake handling church in Appalachia. Salvation on Sand Mountain is a 1995 nonfiction book by Dennis Covington. In Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia, Dennis Covington takes a firsthand look at the mysterious and mystical.

Salvation on Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington