VILLAGE PEOPLE. SKETCHES OF AUBURN - Tecno-Libro

Author John M. Williams, who grew up in Auburn, Alabama, has penned an unusual memoir written in the form of essays about the people and places that made the greatest impact on him as a young man. Village People: Sketches of Auburn will both transport readers to a simpler time, and provide a snapshot of the history, from Williams point of view, of the place called The Loveliest Village. Williams keen eye for detail is the cornerstone for this book of remembrances but don t expect a lot of sentimentality his wry sense of humor shines through every essay. Of course, football made an impact on Williams and he includes stories of two players Bobby Freeman and David Langner but the majority of the stories are about teachers, band directors, preservationists, businessmen, a dance instructor, and even a place called Toomer s Corner. This is a book almost everyone would enjoy, but particularly anyone who has ever lived in Auburn, as a resident or as a