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Rick Bragg

This person grew up to be a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who, against the odds, rose from a humble birth to a poor family in Piedmont, Alabama to regional correspondent for the New York Times for the Southeastern United States.

Margaret Bragg

This person grew up poor, married badly, but managed to raise three children alone.

Charles Bragg

This person became neglectful and an alcoholic who eventually abandoned the family.

Mark Bragg

This person became an alcoholic who spent much time in jail.

Sam Bragg

This person grew up well, married, and did construction of all sorts in his hometown.

Miss Abigail

This person loved to act like a child and was cherished until death.

Uncle John and Aunt Gracie Juanita

These people were crucial to the upbringing of the author and his family.

The Working Class in Possum Trot

This was a group of hard-working...

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