Hidden in the Tall Grass
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“Part Thoreau and part Wendell Berry and part weathered barn wood, seasoned with just a hint of pollen and deer’s blood, Johnny’s writing opens up a world beyond the obvious; a world rife with beauty, sorrow, and unexpected clarity.”