Happy Anyway A Flint Anthology
Happy Anyway: A Flint Anthology by Scott Atkinson, published by Belt Publishing in 2016, presents a collection of essays and personal narratives that explore the complexities of Flint, Michigan. This 200-page book captures the resilience and determination of a city often overshadowed by its industrial past and public health challenges. The anthology showcases a range of voices, highlighting the diverse experiences of those who call Flint home, while addressing themes of crime, joblessness, and the ongoing fight for community identity.
Readers will find a variety of stories that delve into the realities of life in Flint, including reflections on home ownership during the 2008 housing crisis and the implications of the Flint water crisis for families. The essays reveal both the struggles and the moments of happiness that define the city, offering insights into what it means to be “from Flint.” Edited by Atkinson, a former reporter for The Flint Journal, this anthology serves as a candid exploration of a city that continues to redefine itself amidst adversity.
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A part of Belt’s City Anthology Series. “These pieces . . . stand as proof of the determination and optimism of a city that just won’t quit.”
A collection of essays and personal narratives, Happy Anyway: A Flint Anthology captures a confounding, contradictory city, proving that Flint is far more than just an industrial town picking itself up after a big company has moved out or the site of a devastating public health crisis. The stories collected here delve into the actual lives taking place within the city?the crime, joblessness, homelessness, and hopelessness, but also the happiness and resilience. They are about who is able to truly lay claim to being “from Flint” and what it means to finally leave?or to stay, even when bikes, jewelry, or love continually disappear. From both established and new writers, you’ll find stories here that include:
– Home ownership in Mott Park during the 2008 housing crisis
– The history and mysteries of Glenwood Cemetery
– What the Flint water crisis means for parents trying to raise young children.
Edited by Scott Atkinson, a former reporter for The Flint Journal, the 24 essays collected here shed new light on a city that has perpetually been defined by outsiders. As Atkinson notes, “These are stories from the middle. They are stories of triumph not because anything has been won, but because they are stories of Flint’s continued fight.”
A candid, unflinching look inside a city whose history tells a truly American story.
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