Creeker

"Creeker is a learning experience, breaking down stereotypes. For the reader who grew up in the region, Creeker is a nostalgic look back at a proud people who do not need to or want sympathy. . . . A must read for all Kentuckians."—Kentucky Woman

"There is nothing typical about this memoir, which is full of not only the language but also the values, humor, and perseverance of DeRosier's family."—Kirkus Reviews

"A lively, irreverent memoir."—Knoxville News-Sentinel

"I keep buying copies of Creeker to give to all my favorite people—what a warm, smart, funny, and enlightening book it is. An unusual combination of fierce intelligence, unstinting honesty, and engaging narrative voice makes this a standout memoir."—Lee Smith

"Quite simply, Creeker is one of the finest autobiographies ever written by a Kentuckian."—Lexington Herald-Leader

"Meets the harshness and the narrowness with a gentle humor while she displays the bonding of family and that of community in all their glory."—Mountain Eagle

"An engaging, entertaining, enjoyable read."—Now and Then

"A frank, in-depth account of mountain mores, the habits and morally binding customs of us mountain people."—Paintsville Herald

"A thoughtful, powerful, and realistic perspective on what it meant to grow up female in Appalachia—and the effects on a person long after the mountains have been left behind."—Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

"Offers a fresh voice from Appalachia. DeRosier generously shares what she has learned from experience, from close observation, and from introspection—all presented with impressive common sense and insight."—Sandra L. Ballard

"An odyssey laced with tenderness and objectivity."—Southern Seen

"Belongs in all Appalachian collections."—Tennessee Librarian

"Creeker more than lives up to the insights one would expect from someone who teaches psychology."—Ace Magazine

"This attentive, frank memoir of an ambitious young woman growing up in Martin County, in rural Eastern Kentucky, gives an interesting and useful feel for the region."—Appalachian Heritage

"This poignant autobiography is a celebration of Appalachia told through the story of one woman."—Appalachian Quarterly

"Rich in language, values, humor, and detail."—Ashland Independent

"DeRosier makes an irresistible companion as she charts how she became who she is, an improbable journey from Linda Sue to Lee to Linda, through college, graduate school, and a first marriage."—Booklist

"A rare gem because it is an astonishing look at life in Appalachia without the 'spin' typically put on the portrait by journalists with TV cameras."—Bourbon Times

"With an almost magical use of language, DeRosier offers her readers nuggets of wisdom for every little corner of life."—Bowling Green Daily News

"Effectively blends sociology, memoir, autobiography, coming of age and discovering voice, and probably a whole lot of other things. Most of all, however, it's a story that tells a tale of our age, and that is priceless for future generations."—Bowling Green Daily News

"Creeker is must reading if you want to understand Appalachian family values."—Central Record (Garrard Co., KY)

"I was prepared neither for the power of DeRosier's prose nor for the fact that much of her story would have me laughing out loud."—Huntington Herald-Dispatch

"A place this reader delights to be taken, and a person it was a pleasure to meet."—Huntsville Times

"Both a joy to read and a serious exploration of rural Appalachian culture."—Journal of Appalachian Studies

"Does what all good biography and autobiography and memoirs should do—it shows the inner spirit and humanity of an individual, complete with frailties and doubts, rather than trumpeting a list of lifelong accomplishments and good deeds. DeRosier has produced an absolute gem."—Journal of Southern History

"Her narrative is captivating, moving quickly and sensitively, creating a sense of personal connection with the reader."—Kentucky Libraries

"[DeRosier] chronicles her life with honesty, wit, and insight. A tale that begins and ends with family, this is a story not only of accomplishment but of acknowledgement—of self, relationships, the challenges and consequences of choice, and the impact of the past on the present."—books-regional-us.blogspot.com

"Arthur DeRosier has done a wonderful job of recovering and recreating Dunbar's life and times."—Frank Cogleano, Scottish Historical Review