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Greenwood is a book that transcends geographical boundaries, despite being set in the South. That's because the relatable, entertaining, good-hearted, and sometimes quirky characters are all driven by the same predictable flaws and predilections that we, as human beings, share. This is perhaps why the characters often make confusing, even baffling choices in their lives.

For instance, in the story "Sara Jean's Bees," why did Merle Flack decide to put an active beehive in the backseat of his car and drive it to his sister's new home when he had a deathly fear of bees? And what compelled Robert Lee Johnson in the story "A Game of Chess" to hike the Appalachian Trail when he absolutely hated everything about camping, including sleeping on the ground?

The other common thread in these narratives is a sense of belonging and place. Hamilton Green, a returning prodigal son in the signature story "Greenwood," admits that coming home has made him both "grateful and perhaps a little sad." He regrets abandoning "the warm embrace of my family and community for all these years" while also celebrating the "sweetness" in his life and the "meaningful, deep connections" he now enjoys by choosing to live in his native community once again.

Perhaps every reader should approach this book not just as a series of connected short stories, but more as a welcoming invitation to come home again for a long overdue visit.

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