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Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces
- ナレーター: Willy Bearden
- 再生時間: 6 時間 56 分
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あらすじ・解説
"Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces" invites you to embark on an extraordinary odyssey through the soul-stirring landscapes of the storied Mississippi Delta and the humming streetscapes of 1970s Memphis. Willy Bearden, a master storyteller, unveils his life's mosaic in a series of poignant and evocative vignettes that resonate with the echoes of a bygone era.
From the unforgiving cotton fields to the gritty pool halls and curious beauty shops of Rolling Fork, Bearden's prose transports you to a world teeming with unforgettable characters and untold secrets.
In the embrace of Bearden's memoir, the complexities of his upbringing unfold—the shadow of his father's alcoholism, the fracture of his family, and through the lens of his own experience, he lays bare the hypocrisy of a nation preaching freedom abroad while denying it at home, —all woven through with threads of resilience and redemption. Against the backdrop of the late 1960s, the protest music of the era becomes a guiding light, illuminating his path with newfound awareness and profound insights. As Bearden breaks free from the confines of the Delta, he surrenders to the transformative embrace of the hippie movement. Armed with nothing but a backpack and a thirst for adventure, he embarks on journeys that span the length and breadth of the country. Along the way, danger lurks in the shadows, and the vibrant counterculture beckons with promises of liberation and self-discovery.
Yet, amidst the swirling chaos of his nomadic existence, the haunting specter of lost loved ones serves as a constant reminder of the fragility of human connections. Through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, "Mississippi Hippie" is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the timeless quest for meaning and belonging. Dive in and let Willy Bearden's unforgettable tale sweep you away on a journey of the heart and soul.