Why We Are Here: Mobile and the Spirit of a Southern City

The collaboration between a renowned scientist and a photographer brings to life the rich history and evolving landscape of Mobile, Alabama. Through Wilson's reflections on his family's past, spanning from the Civil War to modern challenges, and Harris's vivid imagery, the book explores the city's cycles of tragedy and rebirth. It captures Mobile's cultural resilience and transformation, revealing a universal narrative about origins and identity that resonates beyond its geographic boundaries.