Alabama Interest

All Over but the Shoutin' Rick Bragg

ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTIN' was named Memoir of the Year and was Rick Bragg's first book. It has become the icon story of a dirt poor Southern family and the strong woman who endured to raise her three sons. This title has been selected as a Booksmith Timeless Classic, meaning it is among the best of the best for...

Alabama's Rick Bragg: Out of the Dirt Rick Bragg

ALABAMA'S RICK BRAGG: OUT OF THE DIRT  is a must see documentary for every fan, especially the part where Rick's mother is seen reciting poetry. Written and directed by Alice Yeager and produced by Al Hammond with a grant from The Alabama Humanities Foundation. We probably should not praise this warm video of Rick...

Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown

KEEP YOUR AIRSPEED UP: THE STORY OF A TUSKEGEE AIRMAN is a fascinating first person account of a World War Two hero who was captured by the Germans, imprisoned outside Nuremberg, and liberated by General George S. Patton. Colonel Brown tells of his experiences before, during and after the war in his own words.

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Saban: The Making of a Coach Monte Burke

SABAN: THE MAKING OF A COACH is a remarkable inside look at the greatest football coach in college history. Monte Burke was a tireless researcher and also relied on his one on one time with Coach Saban.

 

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Iron in the Blood: How the Alabama vs. Auburn Rivalry Shaped the Soul of the South Jay Busbee

IRON IN THE BLOOD is loaded with behind-the-scenes stories, little-known facts, and amazing history about the fiercest rivalry in all of sports (debated by every man, woman, and child with any interest in any game). The Iron Bowl conjures up memories of Bear & Shug, Kick Six, Fourth and Thirty-One. These and so...

What Stands in a Storm Kim Cross

WHAT STANDS IN A STORM: THREE DAYS IN THE WORST SUPERSTORM TO HIT THE SOUTH'S TORNADO ALLEY  shows a reporter's eye for the facts, and a brilliant feel for personal and family drama. It is truly a fascinating read that reveals what holds us together in tragic times. This title has been selected as a Booksmith...

From Brooklyn to the Olympics: The Hall of Fame Career of Auburn University Track Coach Mel Rosen Craig Darch

FROM BROOKLYN TO THE OLYMPICS: THE HALL OF FAME CAREER OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY TRACK COACH MEL ROSEN is a treasure of interviews with many legendary athletes to get the scoop on Coach Rosen. They include Bo Jackson, Harvey Glance, Willie Smith and Carl Lewis. If your blood runs orange and blue, or if you enjoy reading...

Magic City Cravings: The Most Requested Recipes from Birmingham Restaurants Then & Now Martie Duncan

MAGIC CITY CRAVINGS offers recipes from James Beard award winning chefs to secret stuff from the kitchens of generations of famous families who made Birmingham the Number 1 "Up and Coming Food Town in America", according to Zagat, the travel literary guide.

 

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Sweet Home Alabama: Destinations & Dishes Worth the Trip Martie Duncan

SWEET HOME ALABAMA combines two of the most important adventures in life - food and travel. Unique recipes from the states current and former favorite restaurants, and little know treasures to spend time while enjoying your meal.
 

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The Alabama 100: Best Recipes, Restaurants, & Road Trips Martie Duncan

THE ALABAMA 100 is Chef Martie Duncan's newest release of recipes and destinations to satisfy the most discriminate diner, traveler and home cook. Here are the current places at the top of the list.
 

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