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Backyards, Bow Ties, & Beauty Queens
For years now, Bill Thompson has delighted readers of Our State magazine with his folksy essays in “Front Porch Stories” and audiences with tales that explore his down home roots. In this sequel to his first book, Sweet Tea, Fried Chicken, & Lazy Dogs, Bill offers another collection of more than 50 essays that explore his reflections on North Carolina life and people. His warm commentaries — sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant — capture the essence of rural and small-town life in North Carolina.
Listen as Bill Thompson reads “Why I wear Bow Ties” from Backyards, Bow Ties, and Beauty Queens. (Click black arrow at left of player to begin audio.)
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Backyards, Bow Ties, & Beauty Queens is available through the Our State Store for $11.95 plus applicable tax and shipping charges.
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