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Bailey White

    May 31, 1950

    Bailey White's narratives delve into the intricacies of Southern life, often exploring the nuances of family dynamics and the rhythms of everyday existence. Her distinctive voice is characterized by a warm yet wry observation of human behavior, uncovering the unusual and poignant within the ordinary. White delicately illuminates the unexpected moments that shape our lives and relationships. Her writing invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and connections.

    Als meiner Tante die Badezimmerdecke auf den Kopf fiel und andere heitere Familienkatastrophen
    Quite a Year for Plums
    Mamma Makes Up Her Mind and Other Dangers of Southern Living
    • 1998

      Bailey White introduces us to the peculiar yet lovable people who inhabit a small town in south Georgia. Meet serious, studious Roger, the peanut pathologist and unlikely love object of half the town's women. Meet Roger's ex-mother-in-law, Louise, who teams up with an ardent typographer in an attempt to attract outer-space invaders with specific combinations of letters and numbers. And meet Della, the bird artist who captivates Roger with the sensible but enigmatic notes she leaves on things she throws away at the Dumpster.

      Quite a Year for Plums
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