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How do you feel when you imagine being submerged in water? Is your inner mermaid thrilled by the idea (wish I could be part of that woooooorld), or do you consider yourself much more of a land creature? If thinking about ships and submarines that are resting peacefully at the bottom of the ocean brings you immense anxiety, you just might have submechanophobia. (Try saying that 5 times fast!)

The author’s culprits for the plight of coal-country residents include local politicians, absentee landlords and Alexander Hamilton. Beth Macy reviews ‘Ramp Hollow’ by Steven Stoll.

What is Sung Under the Mountain Vol I: Burning Towns and Hearts Betrayed by Old Gods of Appalachia, released 20 August 2021 1. Stolen From More Than One Language (The Prologue) 2. The Path to the World of Men (Old Number Seven) 3. I said: “Run, Girl!” (The Schoolhouse) 4. Dress Rehearsal for a Last Sunday Shift (The Covenant) 5. The Blood of the Lamb (The Sacrifice)

For Stacy Kranitz, replacing negative stereotypes with a triumphant counternarrative would be too easy.