From the Appalachians to the Atlantic; South Carolinarsquo;s awe-inspiring beauty is revealed in this visually stirring and heart-warming tribute to one of Americarsquo;s favorite vacation destinations. Rich with more than 250 stunning photographs; this second volume of Reflections of South Carolina uncovers the geological; natural; and cultural grandeur the Palmetto State packs into 32;000 square miles. A foreword by New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe complements the photographs and text.In a landscape abundant with waterfalls; rivers; lakes; and surf; South Carolina overflows with flora and fauna; as well as astonishing vistas. On their new journey; photographer Robert C. Clark and writer Tom Poland set out on a path of discovery that reveals charming country stores; water-powered gristmills; enchanting meadows; and extraordinary people and places. From angles high and low; this keepsake book illuminates the statersquo;s summits; swamps; shores; and islands that brim with life; beauty; and culture. Turn the pages and explore the mountain majesties; fruited plain; and shining seamdash;South Carolina holds so much of what makes this country ldquo;America the Beautiful.rdquo;Reflections of South Carolina; Volume 2 documents the statersquo;s surprising variety as well. In August you can stand atop Sassafras Mountain and feel fallrsquo;s chill or walk Charlestonrsquo;s cobblestone streets in shorts in the middle of February. Clark and Poland advise visitors and residents alike to take their time exploring South Carolina and whenever possible to take the road less troddenmdash;for the next turn might reveal a slave chapel; a farmer peddling honey and tomatoes; a mountainrsquo;s reflection in a sparkling lake; or a peach orchard exploding pink. What could be next? A praise house? An unforgettable character? Art on an abandoned boat? Discovery makes a great companion.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Heartbreakingly RealBy Lizzy LondonIm not going to lie; the only reason I read this was because Richard Armitage is playing Kenneth off Broadway this fall and Im so glad I did.The play is raw and emotional and brilliantly explains the side affects of being given too much vs. working for what you have.Each generation is different; historical events and parts governments play in it lives shape people whether they realize it or not. Reading this made me more aware of how I perceive things and how I differ from younger generations; and gives me a new found desire to learn the affects of society have on people; besides the obvious.I tried to pinpoint one character who stood out more than the rest but I couldnt; they all had their own uniqueness that made you love and hate them at the same time. I was a little disappointed that Henry didnt have a bigger part. Sandra was a real piece of work. Her "free" lifestyle in the beginning of the play is intriguing but theres only so long someone can be Peter Pan and never grow up; but that was who she was; and sadly how some people are in real life; which makes it all the more upsetting.Kenneth was great; too. He wanted to care about other people but he wasnt sure how because he came from the "me first" generation where you learned; or tried to learn; about yourself but it was really about anti establishment and wanting to make your own rules.Rose and Jamie are the perfect examples of how a toxic family life can affect you long into adulthood.It was short and abrupt in places but that was the point because times in our lives are like that and things happen before we realize whats going on.I highly recommend reading this play.Im hoping to make a trip to NYC this fall to see the live performance.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Insightful and oddly compellingBy MKATLIts an oddly compelling play since its two; disengaged central characters may be people you know - or even you - but dont really like that much. Ive read it twice now. Mr. Bartlett has a deft touch with black humor; but - despite my generational identification with Kenneth and Sandra - Rose broke my heart. Insightful and; ultimately; engaging writing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This play is relevant today. The choices we make ...By almaThis play is relevant today. The choices we make in our lives is based upon some understandingwe have of our current circumstances and possible future. The parents never depended onanyone or anything an rolled with the circumstances as they appeared; the children did notglean that from them became dependent on them in their own way even though spoutingindependence. Interesting dynamic between the parents children and how this dynamic stillis true in the 21st century.