Alabama Postcards

Author

Katie Nethery

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Creative Writing

First Advisor

Jason McCall

Second Advisor

Daryl Brown

Third Advisor

Jason Price

Abstract

I chose to write Alabama Postcards to give my reader a clear view of what different areas of Alabama are like, as well as the kinds of people you can find there, based on personal experiences throughout life. I also feel these essays serve as a memoir about my family and how they have helped shape me into who I am today, even those I never got to meet. I chose to use “postcards” in the title since I chose to write about different areas of Alabama, and aimed to give my reader a clear image of what these towns are like on a day-to-day basis.

There is a stigma that comes with being from Alabama. We’ve all heard jokes—we’re all uneducated rednecks that are married to our cousins. Having traveled throughout the U.S. and internationally, I can say that uneducated rednecks come in various forms and fashion and can be found practically anywhere. I wanted to showcase what Alabama is like through the lens of a lifelong Alabamian. Often, outsiders don’t look deep enough to see what Alabama truly has to offer.

Recommended Citation

Nethery, Katie, "Alabama Postcards" (2024). Theses. 5.
https://roar.una.edu/theses/5